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Jupitermadcat

You have left a few traditions out, get hold of the book Buddhism for Dummies or something similar, it will give you a basic explanation of all the major and not so major traditions. As an afterthought I would suggest that you take great care in any of your relationships with the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT). Try googling it.

Keep to the basics of the Buddhist teaching, I believe you will need no more.

Best wishes in you search and endeavours.

Peace

Gerry