Explain the origins of mahayana and vajrayana buddhism

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Explain the origins of mahayana- and vajrayana buddhism, what are their characteristics and what distinguishes them from each other. Explain why both are different from theravada buddhism regarding ideals of sacredness, ways to salvation, teachings about the nature of existence and their view on the Buddha.

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