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Theravada Buddhism, as stated, ancient-presentvs.Tibetan Buddhism, as stated, 7th c.-present

Proximity: Same family

18 on a scale of 0 (close) to 100 (far). Closer than 97% of all pairs.

These are profiles of the same family, a difference of 18 on the 0 to 100 scale. Their differences spread across both values and principles. Direct opposition appears on 1 dimension and 6 differ in degree rather than direction. The sharpest split is Beauty & Expression: Theravada Buddhism leans against where Tibetan Buddhism strongly supports. Both hold Non-Maleficence (Restraint), Tradition & Continuity, and 3 more as core commitments.

Clusters

Both:Faithful Observance

Sanctity & Transcendence is the strongest elevation, joined by Tradition & Continuity, Assigned Groups, and Non-Maleficence. The pattern is devout and role-ordered, with restraint. Elevated Non-Maleficence is what separates it from Ordered Tradition.

Where they sit

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Where the gaps are

Theravada Buddhism, as stated, ancient-present leadsTibetan Buddhism, as stated, 7th c.-present leads
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11 dimensions identical; 0 not compared.