Who were considered as 'theravadins'? |
Those who could ensure salvation. Those who followed the path of old, respected teachers. Those who accumulated merit through their efforts. Those who could abandon the world. |
Those who followed the path of old, respected teachers. |
The correct answer is Option (2) → Those who followed the path of old, respected teachers. The followers of the older path of Buddhism referred to themselves as "theravadins," indicating their commitment to the teachings of venerable teachers, or "theras." |