In this episode, we break down the different schools of Buddhist thought that have appeared through time in different regions of the world.

(0:50 ) Geographical spread of Buddhism

(2:35 ) What is Theravada Buddhism?

(3:15 ) The history of the Buddhist texts - can we trust them?

(7:05 ) Theravada continued, the life of monks, and Max's experience in Thailand

(12:30 ) What is Mahayana Buddhism?

(14:05 ) Zen Buddhism, Satori, Sunyata, and Koans

(20:30 ) Who is the Laughing Buddha?

(23:25 ) Difference between Mahayana and Theravada (Hinayana)

(26:20 ) Vajrayana Buddhism and the Dalai Lama

(30:00 ) How the West found different types of Buddhism over time