UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2019

Consider the following: 1. Deification of the Buddha 2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas 3. Image worship and rituals Which of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism?

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Mahayana ('Great Vehicle') Buddhism regards the Buddha as divine, emphasises the Bodhisattva ideal, and practises image worship and rituals. All three are its features.

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