FIVE Forms Of "Buddhism"

   Currently, there are at least  five forms of Buddhism. The first is traditional Buddhism, I have just discussed. It is the educational of the Buddha  teaching . This is original form is rarely seen today. The other forms are deviation of this one.

    The second form is religious Buddhism. Although originally not a religion. It has become one in past few hundred years. Today, it is difficult to deny this. Why? The external form of Buddhism today is indeed that religion. It is no longer the educational found in traditional way place where the cultivators had up to sixteen hours day for both lesson and cultivation.

    The third form is philosophical or academic Buddhism  often found as a course in college. This is appropriate. Why? Buddhist education is complete university in itself, including all branches of learning.

   The forth and most recent deviation is Buddhism as a show. It consist of a few hours of music. Singing and dancing with a short talk in between. However, the fifth form is a deviation that has gone too far, that of the distortion of Buddhism into a cult. This deviated form has appeared in the last thirty to forty years.