Tendai Buddhism is known for

A. a fire ritual with historic links to the Vedic fire ceremony.
B. systematizing varied Buddhist teachings into a progressive hierarchy.
C. elaborate mandalas.
D. chanting the name of Amitabha Buddha.


Answer: B

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