The Buddha's death is seen as an illusion, he is living on in other planes of existence, and monks are therefore permitted to offer "new truths" based on his input. Mahayana also differs from Theravada in its concept of śūnyatā (that ultimately nothing has existence), and in its belief in bodhisattvas (enlightened people who vow to continue being reborn until all beings can be enlightened). COUNT 4
QSN1 Buddha's death is seen as an illusion, as he is living in other planes of what? ANS1 existence QSN2 Who is permitted to offer "new truths" based on Buddhas input? ANS2 monks QSN3 What is the term for the idea of ultimately nothing has existance? ANS3 śūnyatā QSN4 Who are enlightened people who vow to continue being reborn? ANS4 bodhisattvas