Answer: About a hundred years after the Buddha’s passing, Buddhism split into two main sects: the Mahāsāṃghika (Great Assembly) and the Theravāda (Teaching of the Elders). This division arose due to differences in the interpretation of the teachings. The Theravāda tradition has been preserved and is still practiced today in countries like Thailand, Myanmar, Sri … Continue reading Question 88: HOW DID THE FORMATION OF DIFFERENT SECTS WITHIN BUDDHISM OCCUR?