The variety of Buddhism practiced in East Asia--Mahayana,or Great Vehicle--is distinct from the Therevada Buddhism of Southeast Asia.

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Mahayana Buddhism, also known as Great Vehicle Buddhism, is the primary form of Buddhism practiced in East Asia, including China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. There is a difference between Mahayana and Therevada Buddhism, which is the dominant form of Buddhism practiced in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar.

The Variety of Buddhism Practiced in East Asia--Mahayana,or Great Vehicle--Is