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UPSC CSE Prelims Buddhism & Jainism Concepts Flashcards

Master 18 buddhism & jainism concepts concepts for the UPSC CSE Prelims.

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Question

Consider the following statements regarding the differences between Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism:

  1. Mahayana Buddhism introduced the worship of Buddha images and deities.
  2. Hinayana Buddhism relies centrally on the concept of Bodhisattvas for achieving salvation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Question

Complete the statement regarding a core Mahayana Buddhist concept:


In Mahayana tradition, a is a compassionate being who has attained enlightenment but deliberately delays their own in order to help all sentient beings.

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