Question

1. contrasting write the differences between theravada and mahayana buddhism in the chart. use bullet points to organize your ideas. buddhism in india theravada mahayana

Explanation:

• Scriptures: Theravada mainly follows Pali Canon. Mahayana has a wider range of sutras like Lotus Sutra.
• Ideal of the Saint: Theravada focuses on arhat - one who attains nirvana for self - liberation. Mahayana emphasizes bodhisattva who delays nirvana to help others.
• View of Buddha: Theravada sees Buddha as a historical figure who achieved enlightenment. Mahayana views Buddha in a more divine and multi - faceted way, with concepts like Dharmakaya, Sambhogakaya and Nirmanakaya.
• Practice: Theravada has a more monastic - centered practice. Mahayana allows for more lay - person participation and has a greater variety of devotional practices.

Answer:

Buddhism in India	Theravada	Mahayana
Ideal of the Saint	Focuses on arhat (self - liberation)	Emphasizes bodhisattva (delays nirvana to help others)
View of Buddha	Sees Buddha as a historical figure who achieved enlightenment	Views Buddha in a more divine and multi - faceted way (Dharmakaya, Sambhogakaya, Nirmanakaya)
Practice	More monastic - centered	Allows more lay - person participation, greater variety of devotional practices