Question

New tradition of Buddhism was called as ____________.

Options

• Shwetambar

• Digambar

• Hinayana

• Mahayana

Answer 1

The new tradition of Buddhism was called Mahayana.

Explanation:

Like most Indian philosophical systems, Buddhism regards the world as a realm of rebirth (samsara), from which one can escape by obtaining nirvana. The Mahayana tradition places a greater focus on knowledge or wisdom, which is the mastery of which leads to enlightenment.