Consider the following statements about Buddhism. 1. It was patronized by the Pala kings. 2. Buddha was worshipped as a God in Mahayana Buddhism. 3. Hinayana considers Buddha as an ordinary being who attained Nirvana. 4. Vajrayana focused on Hindu Practices. Which of the following are correct?

Explanation

The Palas were patrons of Mahayana Buddhism. Mahayana: It is one of the two main schools of Buddhism. The term Mahayana is a Sanskrit word which literally means "Great Vehicle". It believes in the heavenliness of Buddha and Idol worship of Buddha and Bodhisattvas embodying Buddha Nature. The main difference between Hinayana Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism is that Mahayana sects of Buddhists believe that Buddha is a divine being and he guides the path to 'Nirvana'. In contrast, Hinayana sects consider Buddha as a Human Being. Vajrayana, (Sanskrit: Thunderbolt Vehicle or Diamond Vehicle ) form of Tantric Buddhism that developed in India and neighbouring countries, notably Tibet. Vajrayana, in the history of Buddhism, marks the transition from Mahayana speculative thought to the enactment of Buddhist ideas in individual life. It includes practices that make use of mantras, dharanis, mudras, mandalas and the visualization of deities and Buddhas.