2018 · Q103
Which of the following statements about Bodhisattas is/are correct?
- 1They were perceived as deeply compassionate beings who accumulated merit through their efforts.
- 2They made attempt to attain Nibbana.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
In Mahayana Buddhism, Bodhisattvas are deeply compassionate beings who accumulate merit through aeons of effort for the sake of all beings (statement 1 true). Crucially, they deliberately postpone their own entry into Nibbana until all beings are liberated — so statement 2 is false. Hence 1 only.