Question

in esoteric buddhism, ______________
a. mandalas were outlawed by buddhist priests.
b. the pottery was made using a coil technique.
c. there were many deities who were all part of a universal buddha.
d. buddhism was spread to china and korea.

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• Option A: Mandalas are important in Esoteric Buddhism, not outlawed. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Pottery coil technique is unrelated to Esoteric Buddhism's core tenets. Eliminate B.
• Option C: Esoteric Buddhism (e.g., Vajrayana) has multiple deities as manifestations of a universal Buddha (like Vajradhara). This matches.
• Option D: Buddhism spread to China/Korea mainly via Mahayana, not specifically Esoteric Buddhism's key feature here. Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. there were many deities who were all part of a universal Buddha.