The two Buddhisms
What are the two types of Buddhism? The Mahayanist is an utter rarity, a clash, a conflict, a thoroughly new species of life forever at odds with the world. He does not spare himself - he goes all the way. In him, the terror of reality is most concentrated: he appears as a nightmare to the weak and the compassionate. Outrage is the response to his truths: "Away with that man, he does not deserve to live!"
The Hinayanist, on the other hand, is one who understands the implications of the Mahayanist life, but is too weak or cowardly to live it himself. However, he is honest about his weaknesses, and knows his limitations, thus he has potential for Mahayana in future. Let this be emphasized: if Mahayana is not understood, then one is neither a Mahayanist nor a Hinayanist.
And for the rest? I mean the "two paths" of Buddhism, with all its gurus and initiations and meditation techniques. These numerous clear-eyes smiling people are so infinitely below the level of the Hinayanist, and, hence, are not on any path at all.