Chinese Buddhism or Tibetan Buddhism: Which is better understood in the West?

  • Chinese Buddhism
  • Tibetan Buddhism
Please select one to answer and see the result

Answers

Chinese Buddhism - 4Tibetan Buddhism - 9
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Because in my experience, as an American, If Americans do not know much about something they jump to stereotypes. Based on what I know about Chinese Buddhism, it seems to be the stereotype that is used in the west. That is why I chose Chinese Buddhism.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
More Chinese immigrate to the US than Tibet...so westerners know more about them?
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
The West does not really understand the concepts and practices of Buddhism, Chinese or Tibetan. The West sees Buddhism as a personal path to Enlightenment, which follows Chinese Buddhism's practices.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
because the chinese buddhism is more about the individualist approach which is how americans live
  • Anonymous . November 2021
Tibetan Buddhism is better understood in the west because, as a result of the Chinese communists overrunning Tibet, many of the great masters and teachers have migrated to the west-USA, UK, Canada, Europe, free Asian countries, even Russia. They are faithfully preserving the great texts, and teaching to many western students. Certainly against their inital intentions, the CCP has caused the Dharma to spread throughout the world, and its followers to become much further and wider than they would ever wanted to see happen.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Emphasis is on Mahayana Buddhism , Compassion and Enlightenment for all : rather than just self enlightenment
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
It resonate with me personally, is ethically and universally involved regarding equality in all beings.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Due to the amount of information associated with the Chinese invasion of Tibet and the support that the Dalai Lama has in the West. His peaceful approach versus the barbaric invasion of his country by the Chinese government.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Chinese Buddhism ca encompass creationism Confusionism and other worshipping.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
because of Dalailama
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
It seems that most in the west know the Dalai Lama and are more interested in his words
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
more ppl exposed to tibetan buddhism via the teachings of the Lamas who live here
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
cause is true

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