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Which Buddhist school of thought is based on the philosophy of 'Shunyavada' or Voidness, propounded by Nagarjuna?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Yogachara
  2. Madhyamika
  3. Sautrantika
  4. Vaibhashika

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Madhyamika

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Madhyamika šŸ“š Explanation: The Madhyamika school, founded by the philosopher Nagarjuna, introduced the concept of 'Shunyata' (Emptiness), suggesting that all phenomena are empty of a permanent self-nature. This school represents the 'Middle Way' between eternalism and nihilism. Nagarjuna is often referred to as the 'Einstein of India' for his profound dialectical reasoning.