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Which of the following are the salient features of Mahayana Buddhism?

(A) Worship of the Buddha image

(B) Assimilation of local cults

(C) The concept of the bodhisattva

(D) Use of Pali for propagating Buddhism

Choose the correct answer from the options give below:


1. (A), (C) and (D) only
2. (B) and (C) only
3. (A) and (C) only
4. (A), (B) and (C) only

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Correct Answer - Option 4 : (A), (B) and (C) only

Schools of Buddhism

Mahayana:

  • The term Mahayana is a Sanskrit word that literally means "Great Vehicle".
  • It believes in the heavenliness of Buddha and Idol worship of Buddha and Bodhisattvas embodying Buddha Nature.
  • Buddhist schools embedded in China, Korea, Tibet and Japan belong to the Mahayana tradition.
  • Mahayana Buddhism started in India and spread northwards to many other Asian countries.
  • East and South-East Asian countries such as China, Japan, Korea, Tibet, Bhutan, and Singapore.
  • The Mahayana considered Buddha to 'like-God' and believed in his 'prayers'.
  • The Mahayana follower built Buddha's statues and stupas' for prayer throughout the world.
  • Hinayana believes in the 'historicity' of Buddha while Mahayana believes in 'Bodhisattva'.
  • The term 'Bodhisattva' was used to show the former life of Gautama Buddha uniquely.
  • In Hinayana, Buddha representation was done through 'symbols'. While Buddha is depicted in 'human form' in Mahayana religion.
  • Mahayana uses Sanskrit as its main language, and monastic and lay followers work for the liberation of all sentient beings, making compassion and insight its central doctrines.
  • In this modern form of Buddhism, the statues of Buddha were started made in Mathura and Taxila.
  • Bodhisattvas were accepted as the persons who had attained enlightenment.
  • It was supposed that after attaining enlightenment Bodhisattvas can live in isolation.

Hinayana

  • It believes in the original teaching of Buddha or the Doctrine of elders.
  • It does not believe in Idol worship and tries to attain individual salvation through self-discipline and meditation.
  • Theravada is a Hinayana sect.

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