Mahayana makes up the second branch of Buddhism in our world today and is practiced in the East-Asian and Central-Asian countries.  Mahayanists follow the "Bodhisattva Path" that leads to the full awakening of Buddhahood.  This Mahayana Path allows anyone, even laypersons, to achieve enlightenment without having to take a path of a monastic.  Learn more in the article: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/understanding-mahayana-theravada/   About Buddhist scriptures:  https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/buddhist-scriptures/   Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fv0N9-iDN4   Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contact   Podcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer/   Get Alan's free eBook "Buddhism in 10 Steps": alanpeto.com/books/buddhism-10-steps