RELIGIONS
BUDDHISM
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Question
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Which features does Mahayana Buddhism share with Theravada Buddhism?
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Practice of meditation (in different forms)
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The figure of the bodhisattva
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Ultimate goal of enlightenment
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The belief in a ‘multiverse’ and different realms where different Buddhas/bodhisattvas reside
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Mahayana Buddhism suggests Boddhisatva’s delay their realisation to stay in Samsara and help other struggling humans. Theravada suggests Bodhisattvas seek enlightenment first before they can help others stuck in Samsara. In Mahayana Buddhism, Bodhisattvas have greater prominence.
Detailed explanation-2: -This is a key difference between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhists. 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.
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