Q. In the Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisatoa Avalokitesvara was also known as:
(a) Vajrapani
(b) Manjusri
(c) Padmapani
(d) Maitreya
Ans: (c) Padmapani
Explanation: In Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara is also known as (c) Padmapani. Padmapani, which translates to “Holder of the Lotus,” is one of the names given to Avalokitesvara, who is revered as the embodiment of compassion.