UPSC History Religious Movement - Jainism, Bhudhism, Bhagavatism and Brahmanism Question Bank Religious Movements: Buddhism, Jainism, etc

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    Who among the following was associated with formulation of the basic ideas of the Mahayan Buddhism?

    A)  Nagaquna         

    B)  Kashyapa Matanga

    C)  Menander         

    D)  Kanishka

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The fathers of the Mahayana were considered to be Nagarjuna, who lived between the first and second centimes of our era and founded what is known as the Madhamika philosophy or philosophy of the Middle Way and Maitreyanatha who lived in the third centniy of our era. Maiteyanatha's philosophy was developed in the fourth century by two brothers, Asangha and Vasubandhu and was known as Yogacara or Vij navada philosphy.


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