How are the five, eight and thirteen cases of Buddhism divided? What is the difference between them?

Buddhism was introduced into China from the Han Dynasty to the Three Kingdoms, Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, which was a stage of translation and education. From germination to maturity, there were eleven schools at that time; It was not until the Tang Dynasty that sects were formally formed, including eight cases of Mahayana and two cases of Hinayana (some historians classified all Hinayana's families as Faxiang Sect and Shicheng as Empty Sect, so generally only eight cases were mentioned).

Five theories, namely, Zen, teaching, dharma, secrecy and purity. Zen is meditation; The Pope is a preacher; Practice is strict discipline, strict discipline, strict discipline. Tantric, meaning secret practice, do not know each other; Pure land Sect, that is, holding a name, read South without Amitabha practice.

There are eight cases of Mahayana, among which Ci 'en Sect, San Lun Sect, Tiantai Sect and Hua Yan Sect (the first case of sages) tend to play and explain the teachings; Zen Buddhism, Tantric Buddhism, Pure Land Buddhism and Legalism tend to insist on behavior and emphasize behavior, but their teachings are not as extensive as the first four. Historically, Zen Buddhism was called Zongxia and Zongtong, while Confucian classics were called Jiaoshi.

The difference between Mahayana and Mahayana is that Mahayana has no bodhisattva, practicing Buddhism can only achieve four sacred fruits, and Mahayana strictly enforces the original precepts. Mahayana created the 52-step Bodhisattva system, and created and revised the precepts according to local conditions.

Extended data:

There are many schools of Buddhism in China, including eight schools. First, Sanlun religion is also called Fazong; Second, the Yoga School is also called Faxiang School, Cien School and Zhi Zhi School; Third, Tiantai Sect is also called Fahuazong; Fourth, the Xianshou School is also called Huayan School; Fifth, Zen; Sixth, pure land Sect; Seventh, school of law; Eighth, tantric religion is also called strict array religion. This is what is usually called the eight schools of sex, physiognomy, platform, sage, Zen, purity, dharma and mystery.

Buddhism is an ignorant person, because there are many different factions because of the wisdom of the recipients, the degree of blessing, that is, the different roots, the different living times and living environments. The characteristics of the eight sects can be summarized in a simple way: secret wealth, Zen poverty, convenience, purity, knowledge and patience. Traditionally, self-cultivation and self-discipline are strict, and Tiantai Sect is organized by righteousness.