The earliest depictions of the Buddha himself developed during the Kushan period when ____________Buddhism first emerged.
A) Pure Land
B) Esoteric
C) Mahayana
D) Theravada

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The Kushan period saw the emergence of Mahayana Buddhism, which placed a greater emphasis on the spiritual potential of all beings to achieve enlightenment, rather than just that of the monastic community. This led to the development of new concepts such as the bodhisattva and the idea that the Buddha had multiple forms or manifestations. The earliest depictions of the Buddha in human form, rather than symbolically, emerged during this period and reflected these new beliefs.

The Earliest Depictions of the Buddha Himself Developed During the Kushan