The form of Buddhism that follows the stricter teachings of the Buddha and argues that only men can achieve nirvana is ..... Buddhism.

ORIGINS OF CIVILIZATION PREHISTORY300 BC

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The form of Buddhism that follows the stricter teachings of the Buddha and argues that only men can achieve nirvana is ____ Buddhism.

A	Mahayana.
B	Svetambara.
C	Digambara.
D	Theravada.

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Whereas Theravada Buddhists strive to become Arhats and gain freedom from the cycle of samsara, Mahayana Buddhists may choose to stay in the cycle of samsara out of compassion for others.

Detailed explanation-2: -Theravada Buddhism, the second-largest branch, is concentrated in such countries as Thailand, Burma (Myanmar), Sri Lanka, Laos and Cambodia. Vajrayana Buddhism, the smallest of the three major branches, is concentrated in Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and Mongolia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nirvana, or the liberation from cycles of rebirth, is the highest aim of the Theravada tradition. In the Mahayana tradition, the highest goal is Buddhahood, in which there is no abiding in nirvana. Buddha helps liberate beings from saṃsāra by teaching the Buddhist path.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Theravada school is sometimes referred to as Hinayana (“little vehicle”) by Mahayana Buddhists, but it should be noted that this is considered an insult by Theravada Buddhists in that it suggests their school is not as important as Mahayana.

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