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प्रश्न
Mention two important features of each - Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism.
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उत्तर
The Mahayana Buddhism insisted on worshiping the images of Buddha and prayed for forgiveness of sins and for salvation. The Mahayana Buddhism adopted Sanskrit for the writing of their scriptural texts. Hinayana Buddhism had no faith in idol-worship. Buddha was represented only in symbols such as a pair of foot-prints or an empty seat.
संबंधित प्रश्न
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The Jataka tales and the Tripitaka.
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Stupa at Sanchi and Shravan Belgola.
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Its role in spreading Buddhism
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With reference to the given pictures, answer the following question:
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Its Contribution in the field of Art and Architecture
