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 The four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism are: 1. Nyingma: The oldest school, founded in the 8th century by Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche). It emphasizes the Dzogchen (Great Perfection) teachings and the early transmission of Buddhism to Tibet. 2. Kagyu: Focused on meditation practices such as Mahamudra and the Six Yogas of Naropa. It was founded by Marpa Lotsawa and Milarepa, and the Karma Kagyu branch is the most well-known, led by the Karmapa lineage. 3. Sakya: Founded in the 11th century by Khön Könchok Gyalpo. This school emphasizes the Lamdré (Path and Result) teachings and had significant influence during Tibet's Mongol rule. 4. Gelug: Founded by Je Tsongkhapa in the 14th century, it focuses on monastic discipline and philosophical study. The Dalai Lama belongs to this school, which emphasizes the lojong (mind training) practices.

 Buddhism is founded on the Four Noble Truths. (1) Suffering(Dukkha) exists in life. (2)The cause of suffering is desire and attachment. (3)The end of suffering is possible by overcoming these desires. (4)The path to end suffering is through the Eightfold Path. THE EIGHTFOLD PATH (1) Right understanding: understanding the four Noble Truths. (2) Right Intent: cultivating good intentions and renunciation. (3) Right speech: speaking truthfully and kindly. (4) Right Action: Acting ethically and avoiding harm. (5) Right Livelihood: Earning a living in ways that do not harm others. (6)Right effort: Developing positive mental states. (7) Right Mindfulness: Being aware of thoughts and actions. (8) Right Concentration: Practicing deep meditation and focus.

 Siddhartha Gautama was born into the shakya clan in Lumbini, a region in ancient India. According to tradition, history birth was marked by various auspicious signs and prophecies. His mother, Queen Maya is said to have experienced a dream of white elephant entering her womb, which was interpreted as a divine indication of Siddhartha's future greatness. King was deeply committed to ensuring his son's future as either a great King or a spiritual leader and the king shield him from any experience that might lead him to renounce worldly life. King provided or created an illusionary environment for Buddha to prevent him from encountering any signs of human suffering. Despite his father's effort to shield him, Buddha's curiosity about the world beyond the wall was insatiable. When he was 29 years old,he ventured outside the palace ground and encountered what would come to be known as the "Four Sights"- four experiences that profoundly altered his understanding of ...

 The core practice of Mahayana Buddhism centers around the cultivation of the Bodhisattva path,which is the aspiration to achieve enlightenment not only for oneself but for the benefit of all sentient beings.A key practice in this tradition is the development of bodhicitta,or the compassionate desire to attain Buddhahood inorder to alleviate the sufferings of others.This involves following the six perfections generosity,ethical conduct,patience, effort, meditation and wisdom. Meditation on emptiness the understanding that all phenomena lack inherent existence is also essential,as it leads to the wisdom needed to break free from samsara. Compassion and wisdom are cultivated together, guiding practitioners towards enlightenment while helping others along the same path.

 In Buddhism, interdependence is the idea that all things exist in relation to other things and nothing arises or exists Interdependently.Everything is interconnected and comes into being due to causes and conditions.For example,a tree depends on sunlight,water,soil and air to grow.It cannot exist without these conditions,just as they,too,are reliant on other elements to function.similarly,human emotions like happiness or suffering arise due to various internal and external factors,such as experiences,thoughts,and the environment.This Interdependence illustrates the lack of a fixed, independent self in all phenomena,a central concept in Buddhism that encourages compassion and mindfulness of how one's action affect others.