Describe and Compare the Essential Features of Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana

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Essay

Describe and compare the essential features of Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana Buddhism.

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Definitions:

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships, often resulting from a pattern of varying moods, self-image, and behavior.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that emphasizes the psychosocial aspects of treatment, focusing on building skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Psychodynamic Approach

Focuses on understanding human behavior by analyzing the inner conflicts that arise from childhood experiences and the unconscious mind.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on teaching skills to manage emotional distress and improve interpersonal relationships, often used for treating borderline personality disorder.