Read the statements (A) and (B) carefully:

 

(A): The transition to creating physical statues of the Buddha originated in the Theravada tradition of Buddhism, which previously relied solely on symbolic representations.

 

(B): The emergence of Bodhisattvas, who chose to forgo nirvana in order to assist others towards enlightenment, is a distinctive feature of Mahayana Buddhism that contributed to its popularity and spread throughout Asia.

 

Choose the correct option of the following: