Question

Write difference between Mahayana and Hinayana??

Answer 1

One of the main Buddhism branches is termed as Mahayana and the other is Theravada. However, Mahayana is frequently described in contrast with Hinayanabecause Mahayana is dubbed as the “greater, superior or bigger vehicle” while the latter is known as the “lesser, defective, deficient or lesser vehicle.”

Answer 2

Explanation:

Mahayana' means 'great vehicle. ' 'Hinayana' means' 'small vehicle' or 'lesser vehicle'. ... Theravada is sometimes referred to as Southern Buddhism, while Mahayana is sometimes called Northern Buddhism, because it came to be found in China, Korea, Japan, and Tibet.