which were the two forms of bhuddhism? Describe the two distinct features of Mahayana buddhism.
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Two major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravāda (Pali: "The School of the Elders") and Mahāyāna (Sanskrit: "The Great Vehicle").
The two features of Mahayana Buddhism were
1. Earlier, the Buddha's presence was shown in sculpture by using certain signs. However, in this type of Buddhism statues of the Buddha were made. Many of the statues were made in Mathura and Taxila.
2. It was a belief in Bodhisattvas that once the person has attained enlightenment, they could live in complete isolation and meditate in peace. However, they remained in the world to teach and help other people.
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