Vajrayana Buddhism 1. includes various Buddhist traditions of Tantra2...
- Vajrayana, Mantrayana, Esoteric Buddhism and Tantric Buddhism refer to the various Buddhist traditions of Tantra and 'Secret Mantra', which are systems of beliefs and practices that developed in medieval India and spread to Tibet and East Asia under varying names and forms.
- It subscribes to the literature known as the Buddhist Tantras. It includes practices that use mantras, dharanis, mudras, mandalas, and the visualization of deities and Buddhas.
- According to its scriptures, Vajrayana refers to one of the three vehicles or routes to enlightenment, the other two being the Sravakayana (also known as the Hinayana) and Mahayana.
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Vajrayana Buddhism 1. includes various Buddhist traditions of Tantra2...
Vajrayana Buddhism is a form of Buddhism that originated in India and is known for its emphasis on Tantra practices. It is considered to be one of the three major schools of Buddhism, alongside Theravada and Mahayana. Let's break down the given statements and analyze them:
1. Vajrayana Buddhism includes various Buddhist traditions of Tantra.
This statement is correct. Vajrayana Buddhism incorporates various traditions of Tantra, which are specific practices and rituals aimed at achieving spiritual enlightenment. These traditions involve the use of visualizations, mantras, and physical postures to transform ordinary experiences into spiritual ones.
2. Vajrayana Buddhism developed parallelly with Mahayana Buddhism in India.
This statement is incorrect. Vajrayana Buddhism is actually considered to be a subcategory of Mahayana Buddhism. While Mahayana Buddhism developed in India during the first century CE, Vajrayana emerged later as a distinct form of Mahayana Buddhism, incorporating elements of Tantra.
3. According to Vajrayana scriptures, it is the only vehicle to enlightenment among the three schools of Buddhism.
This statement is incorrect. Vajrayana Buddhism does not claim to be the only path to enlightenment among the three schools of Buddhism. Each school, including Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana, offers different paths and practices for individuals to achieve enlightenment.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A, which states that Vajrayana Buddhism includes various Buddhist traditions of Tantra.