The two main branches of Buddhism are

ORIGINS OF CIVILIZATION PREHISTORY300 BC

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A	Presbyterians and Episcopalians.
B	Digambaras and Svetambaras.
C	Theravada and Mahayana.
D	Sunni and Shia.

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -This is a key difference between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhists. Whereas Theravada Buddhists strive to become Arhats and gain freedom from the cycle of samsara, Mahayana Buddhists may choose to stay in the cycle of samsara out of compassion for others.

Detailed explanation-2: -To clarify this complex movement of spiritual and religious thought and religious practice, it may help to understand the three main classifications of Buddhism to date: Theravada (also known as Hinayana, the vehicle of the Hearers), Mahayana, and Vajrayana.

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