(3) Buddhism is divided into two main religious groups Mahayana Buddhism and Hinayana Buddhism (also known as Theravada). One of the differences is that Mahayana Buddhists believe that the Buddha is a God but Hinayana Buddhists believe that the Buddha was an ordinary Human. Hinayana believes in the original teaching of Buddha or Doctrine of Elders. Does not believe in Idol worship and tries to attain individual salvation through self discipline and meditation. Ultimate aim of Hinayana is thus nirvana. Mahayana or“great vehicle” believes in the heavenliness of Buddha and Idol worship of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas embodying Buddha Nature. Mahayana believed in universal liberation from suffering for all beings (hence the “Great Vehicle”). Ultimate aim of Mahayana is “spiritual upliftment”.