In Mahayana Buddhism

question 40

Multiple Choice

In Mahayana Buddhism,

• A)nirvana was an extinction of the soul.
• B)the belief in compassionate beings called bodhisattvas was rejected.
• C)Buddha was thought of as still in some way present after his death.
• D)all of these choices
• E)none of these choices

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Definitions:

Incremental Theorists

Individuals who believe that abilities and intelligence can grow and improve over time through effort and learning.

Temporal Discounting

The tendency to devalue rewards and benefits that are received in the future compared to those received in the present.

Emotional Numbness

A state in which an individual feels detached from their emotions or feelings, often as a response to trauma or extreme stress.

Regret

Involves feeling sorry for one’s misfortunes, limitations, losses, transgressions, shortcomings, or mistakes.