B.P.S.C. (Assistant) 2019
Vinaya Pitaka (rules related to the Sangha and a collection of conduct related to daily life), 2. Sutta Pitaka (a collection of sermons delivered by Gautama Buddha and his chief disciples), and 3. Abhidhamma Pitaka (philosophical doctrines of Buddhism). <!-- layout: qmuv, ylzo, ueks, gjyv, dqio, veec, cgpw, fyyy --> 17. Which of the following represents a fundamental difference between Mahayana Buddhism and Hinayana Buddhism? <!-- layout: bmce, anzi -->
aEmphasis on non-violence
bCasteless society
cWorship of idols of gods and goddesses✓ Correct
dWorship of Stupas
Explanation
Followers of the Hinayana sect of Buddhism were not idol worshippers, whereas in the Mahayana sect, Buddha began to be regarded as a deity and the worship of his idols started. This represents the fundamental difference between the two sects of Buddhism. <!-- layout: oibi, vpir, ougj, vcrg, prpw, eigh -->
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