The Vajrayana School of Buddhism emphasizes the use of meditation, tantras, and rituals to achieve enlightenment.

The goal of Vajrayana Buddhism is to achieve enlightenment, attain nirvana, and liberate all beings from suffering.

A tantra in Vajrayana Buddhism is a ritual text that contains instructions for meditation, visualization, and other practices.

The role of a guru in Vajrayana Buddhism is to teach the dharma, guide students on the path to enlightenment, and perform rituals.

Vajrapani is the most important deity in Vajrayana Buddhism. He is the protector of the dharma and the embodiment of compassion.

The Vajrayana school emphasizes the use of tantras, the importance of a guru, and is more focused on achieving enlightenment in this lifetime, while the Theravada school does not.

There is no fundamental difference between the Vajrayana and Mahayana schools of Buddhism. The Vajrayana school is simply a subset of the Mahayana school.

Vajrayana Buddhism originated in India in the 7th century CE.

Tibet is considered the center of Vajrayana Buddhism today.

The Dalai Lama is the Tibetan Buddhist leader who is considered the reincarnation of Avalokiteshvara.

Ganden Monastery is the center of the Gelugpa school of Vajrayana Buddhism.

Tashilhunpo Monastery is the center of the Kagyupa school of Vajrayana Buddhism.

Sakya Monastery is the center of the Sakyapa school of Vajrayana Buddhism.

Samye Monastery is the center of the Nyingma school of Vajrayana Buddhism.

The Guhyasamaja Tantra is considered the most important tantra in the Vajrayana tradition.