Question

Write any three differences between Hinayana and Mahayana sects of Buddhism?

Answer 1

• Hinayana

1. Did not worship idols or images of Buddha.
2. Practiced austerity.
3. Believed that Salvation of the individual as its goal.
4. Used Prakrit language.
5. Confined to India.

• Mahayana

1. Worshiped images of Buddha.
2. Observed elaborate rituals.
3. Believed that salvation of all beings as its objective.
4. Used Sanskrit language.
5. Spread to Central Asia, Ceylon, Burma, Nepal, Tibet, China, Japan, where the middle path was accepted.