Which of the following was a major difference between Mahayana and Hinayana (Theravada) Buddhism?

A. The Hinayana school became a major universalizing religion while the Mahayana school remained centered in
B. The Hinayana school was accepted by Hinduism, while the Mahayana school was not.
C. The Mahayana school encouraged bhaktidevotion, but the Hinayana school rejected it.
D. The Mahayana school accepted the divinity of both the Buddha and the bodhisattvas, while the Hinayana school accepted only the divinity of the Buddha.

D. The Mahayana school accepted the divinity of both the Buddha and the bodhisattvas, while the Hinayana school accepted only the divinity of the Buddha.

Explanation:

Hinayana (lesser vehicle) and Mahayana (greater vehicle) are two schools of Buddhism that originated after the death of Buddha. Hinayana follows the original teachings of Buddhism more closely. It also emphasizes self-discipline and meditation, and only accepts the divinity of the Buddha. Mahayana, on the other hand, believes in the divinity of both the Buddha and the bodhisattvas. Mahayana also believes in mantras and the liberation from suffering for all living beings.

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