Mahayana Buddhism

Mahayana Buddhism:

-It originated in the Andhara region in 1st century B.C.

-It became a recognisable form at the time of Kanishka.

-It gained much popularity after the advent of Nagarjuna, the most outstanding proponent of Mahayana.

-The Mahayana preached that every human being could aspire to buddhahood and could attain it through various stages of Bodhisattva. one could become Bodhisattva by performing meritorious acts.

- Oyher features associated with Mahayan faith are:

--belief in non reality of objects.
--beliefs in numerous Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
--practice of worshipping Buddha as God.
--Idol worship of several Gods and Goddesses