Question

Which were the changes which were incorporated in Mahayana Buddhism as compared to the older form of Buddhism?

• A. Signs of Buddha
• B. Statues of Buddha
• C. Sculptures
• D. Bodhisattvas

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

The correct options are
B Statues of Buddha
D Bodhisattvas

Mahayana Buddhism was different from the older form of Buddhism in two distinct ways. Firstly, the statues of Buddha began to be made in new form and secondly the idea of Bodhisattvas emerged who had attained enlightenment and helped others to attain the same. Signs of Buddha in the sculptures of peepal tree was prominent in old form of Buddhism.