List any two points of difference between Mahayana and Hinayana.
1.Hinayana was the traditional form of Buddhism whereas Mahayana was its modern form. 2.The Hinayana tradition followed the path of old, respected teachers. That is why it was called Theravada. However, Mahayana had a new way of thinking. 3.Literally, the Mahayana meant the ‘great vehicle’ whereas the Hinayana meant the ‘lesser vehicle’.
