Mahayana Buddhism in the past contained more violence in its teachings, but thanks to progress it has now become anti-war due to the selfishness that comes with it. Furthermore, they may differ in teachings, but the general Buddhist teachings are still applied to both and both wish to have the same end point. They aspire to live a life full of peace and happiness not only for themselves but also for others. War is the exact opposite because of the negative effects it causes, and capital punishment harms a living life form when its time has not yet come. Both now believe that violence is not the answer and that peace can be regained through nonviolence if selfish human traits are allowed to be removed. In order to break the cycle of reincarnation, both Buddhist religions must adhere to the Buddha's teachings that discourage war and capital