Although Buddhism emerged as a philosophical tradition, over the centuries it began to shift into a universal, salvation oriented religion. Since it no longer only addressed issues familiar to those in South Asia, it began to expand.
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Examine the movement of Mahayana Buddhism. What might have facilitated this movement?