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Mahayana Buddhism, as stated, ancient-present

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Mahayana Buddhism is one of the two principal branches of Buddhism, characterized by an expanded scriptural canon, the bodhisattva ideal of seeking enlightenment for the benefit of all beings, and a broad range of philosophical schools including Madhyamaka and Yogacara. It emerged in South Asia around the 1st century BCE to 1st century CE and subsequently spread across Central, East, and Southeast Asia, where it remains practiced today.

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