Bob therman

Tibetan Buddhism and Theravada Buddhism have several similarities as well as differences. To begin with both religions are similar in that they believe in a life of simplicity and asceticism. Moreover they believe in Buddha and his teachings and also in monks also called sangha. On the other hand Tibetan Buddhism is much more compassionate to others. Though both religion teach that we should be generous and help others, Tibetan buddhism goes to the next level and say that helping others would make your pains seem boring. Secondly the locations where they are practiced are different. Theravada exist in Sri Lanka, Thailand and Cambodia whereas Tibetan Buddhism exist only in Tibet. Thirdly Theravada is more focused on discipline than Tibetan or Mahayana Buddhism