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?
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A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Option d is the correct answer
The Mahayana followers believe in idol or image worship of Buddha. Bodhisattva is an ideal in Mahayana Buddhism and thus treading the path of Bodhisattvas is promoted in Mahayana Buddhism.
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A bodhisattva is a person who, according to Buddhism, is on the path to attaining the status of an enlightened being.