Identify the Mahayana Buddhist sects that was founded by an Indian Buddhist monk, then developed in Central Asia, and became very popular during the Tang dynasty in China. In this belief, one might be reborn in one of the Buddhist paradises (in this case, the realm of Amitabha, Western paradise) and so find release and eternal bliss. One can attain the rebirth in Amitabhas pure land through practices such as prostration, the calling of the Buddhas name, reflections on and visualization of the sacred realm, and the resolution to be reborn there.

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Identify the Mahayana Buddhist sects that was founded by an Indian Buddhist monk, then developed in Central Asia, and became very popular during the Tang dynasty in China. In this belief, one might be reborn in one of the Buddhist paradises (in this case, the realm of Amitabha, Western paradise) and so find release and eternal bliss. One can attain the rebirth in Amitabha’s pure land through practices such as prostration, the calling of the Buddha’s name, reflections on and visualization of the sacred realm, and the resolution to be reborn there.

A	Mahayana
B	Pure Land School
C	Sangha
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Originating in India, Mahayana Buddhism spread across Asia, becoming the prevalent form of Buddhism in Tibet and East Asia.

Detailed explanation-2: -The two largest sects are Theravada Buddhism, which is found primarily in southern Asia, and Mahayana Buddhism, which is found in east Asia, including China.

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