Q. The Bodhisatva Doctrine is associated with
(a) Mahayana Buddhism
(b) Hinayana Buddhism
(c) Vajrayana Buddhism
(d) Theravada Buddhism View
Ans: (a) Mahayana Buddhism
Explanation:
The Bodhisattva Doctrine is associated with (a) Mahayana Buddhism.
The Bodhisattva Doctrine is a key concept in Mahayana Buddhism, which emphasizes the ideal of the bodhisattva, an enlightened being who compassionately postpones their own enlightenment to help others attain liberation. The Mahayana tradition places a strong emphasis on compassion and the aspiration to achieve Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings. The Bodhisattva Doctrine is central to Mahayana teachings and plays a significant role in the spiritual path followed by Mahayana practitioners.
Hinayana (a term not preferred by Theravada Buddhists), Vajrayana, and Theravada Buddhism also have their own unique doctrines and teachings but do not specifically emphasize the Bodhisattva Doctrine as prominent as Mahayana Buddhism does.
