CUET Preparation Today
In Buddhism, those who followed the path of old, respected teachers described themselves as ______. |
Mahayanists Hinayanists Theravadins Bodhisattas |
Theravadins |
The correct answer is Option (3) → Theravadins "Supporters of Mahayana regarded other Buddhists as followers of Hinayana. However, followers of the older tradition described themselves as theravadins, that is, those who followed the path of old, respected teachers, the theras." |
