Mahayana Buddhism 0.0 / 5 ? Religious StudiesBuddhismA2/A-levelAQA Created by: chend96Created on: 04-01-14 20:48 What is Mahayana Buddhism also known as? The Great Vehicle 1 of 15 What language is used? Sanskrit 2 of 15 What countries is Mahayana Buddhism found in? China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam 3 of 15 What are the sub-divisions of Mahayana Buddhism? Zen, Pure Land, Nichiren and Tantric 4 of 15 What are the main scriptures? Sutras 5 of 15 What do Mahayana Buddhists believe everyone had? Buddha Nature 6 of 15 What is Buddha Nature also known as? Tathagatabarbha 7 of 15 What is different about the orinentation of Mahayana Buddhists? They are more lay orientated. 8 of 15 What is the major difference between Therevada and Mahayana Buddhists? Mahayana Buddhists believe that anyone can become a Buddha. 9 of 15 What is there view on Nirvana? That is is impermanent and only a stepping stone to becoming a Buddha. 10 of 15 What are the key beliefs? Wisdom, Compassion, Emptiness and to become a Boddhisattva or Buddha. 11 of 15 How to Mahayana Buddhists believe the Buddha's teachings were passed down? Through Upaya Kusala via the naga serpents to Nagarjuna. 12 of 15 What does Upaya Kusala mean? Skilful Means 13 of 15 What are the three vehicles? Hinayana, Mahayana and Tantrayana. 14 of 15 When did buddhistm grow and emerge between? 150BCE and 100 CE 15 of 15
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