Which of the Following Was a Major Difference Between Mahayana

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a major difference between Mahayana and Hinayana (Theravada) Buddhism?

• A) The Hinayana school became a major universalizing religion,while the Mahayana school remained centered in South Asia.
• B) The Hinayana school was accepted by Hinduism,while the Mahayana school was not.
• C) The Mahayana school encouraged bhakti devotion,but the Hinayana school rejected it.
• D) The Mahayana school accepted the divinity of both the Buddha and the bodhisattvas,while the Hinayana barred colorful idols of the bodhisattvas.

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Pons

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REM Sleep

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