SSC
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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Mahayan is another sect of ____
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Bauddh religion
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Jain religion
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Hindu religion
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Non of these
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Upon the death of Gautama Buddha in 400 BC, Buddhism divided into two sects: Mahayana and Hinayana. The Mahayana sect, which means ‘Great Vehicle’ in Sanskrit, believed in the divinity of the Buddha. The sect encouraged idol worship in Buddhism.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mahayana Buddhism is not a single group but a collection of Buddhist traditions: Zen Buddhism, Pure Land Buddhism, and Tibetan Buddhism are all forms of Mahayana Buddhism.
Detailed explanation-3: -They are Theravada Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, and Vajrayana Buddhism. In today’s lesson, we’ll explore these main branches of this faith.
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