Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Mention two important features of each - Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism.
Advertisements
Solution
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.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Study the picture of an excavated hall at Karle and answer the following question: What is the name given to such a Hall?
Study the picture of an excavated hall at Karle and answer the following question: Name the State in which Karle Cave is situated.
There are many sources to reconstruct the two great religious movements – Jainism and Buddhism. In this context mention the significance of the following: Gandhara School of Art.
Who was Vardhamana Mahavira ? Give the significance of both parts of his name.
Who was Gautam Buddha? Where was he born?
When and how did Buddha attain enlightenment?
Give two differences between Hinayana and Mahayana Buddhism.
With reference to Jainism answer the following question:
Write a brief note on his transformation.
With reference to Jain religious philosophy, answer the following question:
Explain the causes responsible for the decline of Jainism.
With reference to the ‘Sangha’; explain the following:
Its role in spreading Buddhism
