Buddhism was divided into Mahayana and Hinayana during the reign of
A. Asoka
B. Kanishka
C. Menander
D. Harsha
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
After the death of Buddha, Buddhism was divided into two sects namely Mahayana and Hinayana. The terms Hinayana (Lesser Vehicle or Modest Vehicle) and Mahayana (Greater Vehicle or Vast Vehicle) originated in The Prajnaparamita Sutras (The Sutras on Far-Reaching Discriminating Awareness, The Perfection of Wisdom Sutras). It was divided during the reign of Kanishka.Related Questions on Jainism and Buddhism
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A. Due to height
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C. Religious Conversion
D. Showing the path of livelihood
A. Orthodox System of Indian Philosophy
B. Unorthodox System of Indian Philosophy
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above
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