Mahagaurava

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Mahagaurava Nirvanism is one of the major branches of Nirvanism, emphasizing the selflessness of the jnasattvas. It teaches that ultimate reality transcends rigid distinctions, and that all phenomena lack inherent, independent existence. Unlike Puranasikkha Nirvanism, Mahagaurava opens the path to enlightenment to all beyond monks, and accommodates syncretism towards local folk worship. Its many texts, among which the White Flower Sutra and the Mind Sutra, stress compassion, wisdom, and skillful means in guiding others.

Due to these reasons, Mahagaurava Nirvanism is often described as a more loose collection of teachings, some of which even being in contradiction depending on what local practices exist. This general plurality of the faith exists on top of the bedrock that is the classic Nirvanist doctrines found in the original sutras. The nature of the faith sees its own highest motivation as hinging on achieving spiritual ascension for the sake of others.

Traditionally the most popular branch in East Asteria and Saribumi, most governments in the region have placed Mahagaurava congregations under central authority. Tenzan, by contrast, has let Nirvanism continue being independent, despite the formal, and often favored, existence of Shimbutsudo denting at the popularity of Nirvanist purism.