Buddhism is the dominant religion in many regions of the Himalayas, Tibet, Bhutan, Mongolia, China, and areas of Southern Siberia such as Buryatia and Tuva. Although initially derived from India the Buddhism of the Himalayas, Tibet and Central Asia can vary tremendously from region to region.
Types of Buddhism:
Bhutanese (Himalayan)Nepalese
Himalayan (North India, East Indian)
Mongolian
Newar
Ladakh
Sikhim
Tibetan:
--- Gelug
--- Kagyu & sub-schools
--- Nyingma & sub-schools
--- Sakya & sub-schools
--- Zhije & Cho
  
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