The Three Yanas are the paths of Sravaka, Pratyeka, and Bodhisattva from "summary" of Buddhism For Dummies by Jonathan Landaw,Stephan Bodian,Gudrun Bühnemann
The Three Yanas represent different paths to enlightenment in Buddhism. The Sravaka Yana is the first path, followed by those seeking liberation from suffering through hearing and studying the teachings of a Buddha. Sravakas aim to attain enlightenment for themselves alone, focusing on their own liberation from the cycle of birth and death. They strive to become Arhats, enlightened beings who have extinguished all defilements and achieved Nirvana. The Pratyeka Yana is the second path, taken by individuals who seek enlightenment through their own efforts and insights. Pratyekas are able to understand the teachings of a Buddha on their own, without relying on a ...
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