In the context of Vajrayana, which of the following deals with passing its teachings secretly from guru to student?
a. Esoteric Buddhism
b. Tantric Buddhism
c. the Lotus Sutra
d. the Platform Sutra
a. Esoteric Buddhism
Analysis:
a. Correct. The Diamond Vehicle is also referred to as Lamaism for its leaders, who are called lamas, meaning "gurus, teachers"; Esoteric Buddhism for passing its teachings secretly from guru to student; and also Tantric Buddhism for developing some of its doctrines from the Tantra.
b, c & d. Incorrect. Tibetan Buddhism, also known as the Diamond Vehicle or Vajrayana, is the most complete blend of Buddhism and an indigenous religion.
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