With reference to Buddhism sect Consider the following statements 1 Zen is a school of Mahayana...........

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With reference to Buddhism sect, Consider the following statements :

1. Zen is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China.

2. Theravada Buddhism is the most ancient branch of extant Buddism and dominant in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar.

3. Hinayana believes in the original teaching of Buddha or Doctrine of elders.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only one

Only two

Only three

All three

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Explanation :

Hinayana

Literally Lesser vehicle, It believes in the original teaching of Buddha or Doctrine of elders.
It does not believe in Idol worship and tries to attain individual salvation through self discipline and meditation.
Theravada is a Hinayana sect.

Theravada

It is the most ancient branch of extant Buddhism today.
It remains closest to the original teachings of the Buddha.
Theravada Buddhism developed in Sri Lanka and subsequently spread to the rest of Southeast Asia.
It is the dominant form of religion in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Zen

It is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China during the Tang dynasty as the Chan school of Chinese Buddhism in and later developed into various schools.
It spread to Japan in 7th century C.E.
Meditation is the most distinctive feature of this Buddhist tradition.