Compare And Contrast Hinduism And Buddhism
Heather E. Dahl
Strayer University
REL212
Professor Robert Gala
The Comparison of Two Religions: Hinduism & Buddhism
01/30/2014
ORIGIN
Two religions with many similarities are Hinduism and Buddhism they seem to be very similar religions especially because of their specific routes in India, Buddhism originated in Nepal, India and Hinduism originated in the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is found to be the oldest living religion of the world, which originated in around 3000BC and has no founder (Haskins) The Hindu religion does not recognize just one God. A Hindu may worship many Gods, may worship just one God or may worship at all. Buddhism was founded by Gautama Buddha in 563 BCE. Buddhist faith was never created however, it just seemed to grow …show more content…
The modern view of Hinduism today believes that all living things have a soul. Today there are many that believe that there is no such thing as reincarnation or hell. The practices of today involve not being violent, having good behavior and a love for all people. Some of the newer discoveries that have been made today have helped form these views. Buddhism has also evolved and developed more with time. Many consider Buddhism to be a philosophy, instead of a religion. The way that Buddhism is practiced today usually fluctuates depending on the region. In the western regions traditional practices seemed to change more toward the western traditions and the increasing dominance of science. Giving to the poor, helping those that are in need, meditation, reciting mantras and chants and going on retreats are the shared practices in all of the regions. The trend of the west is to practice Buddhist chants as well as meditation. In the East, the traditional and newer practices are not that much different but the practice of giving up all worldly possessions and wandering has been
Strayer University
REL212
Professor Robert Gala
The Comparison of Two Religions: Hinduism & Buddhism
01/30/2014
ORIGIN
Two religions with many similarities are Hinduism and Buddhism they seem to be very similar religions especially because of their specific routes in India, Buddhism originated in Nepal, India and Hinduism originated in the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is found to be the oldest living religion of the world, which originated in around 3000BC and has no founder (Haskins) The Hindu religion does not recognize just one God. A Hindu may worship many Gods, may worship just one God or may worship at all. Buddhism was founded by Gautama Buddha in 563 BCE. Buddhist faith was never created however, it just seemed to grow …show more content…
The modern view of Hinduism today believes that all living things have a soul. Today there are many that believe that there is no such thing as reincarnation or hell. The practices of today involve not being violent, having good behavior and a love for all people. Some of the newer discoveries that have been made today have helped form these views. Buddhism has also evolved and developed more with time. Many consider Buddhism to be a philosophy, instead of a religion. The way that Buddhism is practiced today usually fluctuates depending on the region. In the western regions traditional practices seemed to change more toward the western traditions and the increasing dominance of science. Giving to the poor, helping those that are in need, meditation, reciting mantras and chants and going on retreats are the shared practices in all of the regions. The trend of the west is to practice Buddhist chants as well as meditation. In the East, the traditional and newer practices are not that much different but the practice of giving up all worldly possessions and wandering has been