Buddhist Traditions
Buddhist Traditions is a structured culture dataset with 10 entries. Its fields include Tradition, Main Region, Vehicle. The source values are preserved as a structured reference table.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 10 rows
- Fields
- 5 columns
- Source
- Community curated
- Data updated
- Apr 9, 2026
Included fields: Tradition, Main Region, Vehicle, Key Text, Known For.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Main Region groups
- 8 distinct values
- Across 10 preview rows
- Vehicle groups
- 5 distinct values
- Across 10 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Tradition, Main Region, and Vehicle across culture entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 10 downloadable records
Tradition↕ | Main Region↕ | Vehicle↕ | Key Text↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Theravada | Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos | Hinayana (Way of the Elders) | Pali Canon (Tipitaka) | Oldest surviving school, monastic focus, individual liberation (arhat) |
Mahayana | China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam | Mahayana (Great Vehicle) | Lotus Sutra, Heart Sutra | Bodhisattva ideal, compassion for all beings, largest branch |
Vajrayana (Tibetan) | Tibet, Bhutan, Mongolia, Nepal | Vajrayana (Diamond Vehicle) | Tibetan Book of the Dead, tantras | Dalai Lama, mandalas, mantras, rapid path to enlightenment |
Zen (Chan) | Japan, China, Korea | Mahayana | Platform Sutra, koans | Meditation (zazen), koans, minimalism, direct experience over scripture |
Pure Land | China, Japan | Mahayana | Three Pure Land Sutras | Devotion to Amitabha Buddha, nembutsu chanting, largest in Japan |
Nichiren | Japan | Mahayana | Lotus Sutra | Chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo, Soka Gakkai lay movement |
Shingon | Japan | Vajrayana | Mahavairocana Sutra | Esoteric Japanese Buddhism, mandalas, Mount Koya, founder Kukai |
Tendai | Japan | Mahayana | Lotus Sutra | Mount Hiei, Kaihogyo marathon monks who run 1000 days |
Seon (Korean Zen) | Korea | Mahayana | Diamond Sutra | Jogye Order, temple stays, hwadu meditation |
Thien (Vietnamese Zen) | Vietnam | Mahayana | Lotus Sutra | Thich Nhat Hanh, Plum Village, engaged Buddhism |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Buddhist Traditions organized?
The table starts in the source data's default order. You can sort and filter the loaded rows by the displayed fields.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 10 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 10 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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