RELIGIONS
BUDDHISM
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Followers of Theravada Buddhism follow the Buddha’s teachings exactly.
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Followers of Theravada Buddhism have rejected the Buddha’s teachings.
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Followers of Mahayana Buddhism follow the Buddha’s teachings exactly.
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Followers of Mahayana Buddhism have rejected the Buddha’s teachings.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Buddha worked with Hindu priests. Which of the following best describes the difference between Theravada Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism? Followers of Mahayana Buddhism follow the Buddha’s teachings exactly. Followers of Theravada Buddhism have rejected the Buddha’s teachings.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main difference between these ‘2’ Buddhist groups were their views on the Laity’s possibility of enlightenment. Theravada claimed that only monks could achieve Nirvana; and Mahayana claimed that both monks and Laity could achieve nirvana.
Detailed explanation-3: -There is a significant difference in Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism definition on Bodhisattva. Theravada holds the Bodhisattva as the highest and noblest ideal whereas Mahayanists dedicated the definition of Bodhisattva to ideals and compassion of beings who suffers in order to liberate the other sentient beings.