Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism differ chiefly over

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Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism differ in their view of the dharma (teachings) to be followed in order to escape samsara (the cycle of rebirth). Theravada emphasizes the individual effort and personal responsibility of each practitioner in following the teachings of the Buddha, while Mahayana emphasizes the role of compassion and the interdependent nature of reality, and adds the Bodhisattva path to help others attain enlightenment before achieving it themselves. The other choices are not the primary points of difference between the two traditions.

Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism Differ Chiefly Over