Theravada and Mahayana are the two major schools of Buddhism. They agree on Buddha's core teachings, but they also have many differences. Theravada is mainly followed in Cambodia, Laos, Burma, and Thailand. They believe everything in the world are differed by three characteristics, two elements, and five constituent groups. They also believe that the only way to reach the Middle Path is through fully understanding the true nature of the things around them. The teaching of Buddha in this school is very plain. While Mahayana on the other hand, teaches a variety of regions, in a variety of ways. In the Pure Land sect, they teach how salvation can be achieved. While in China and Japan, they focus more on meditation. Mahayana Buddhism is divided into two sections: Madhyamika and Yogacara. Madhymika's put much more emphasis on the Middle Path, while Yogara emphasizes the importance of meditation.