Western Philosophies Vs Non Western Religions

With the integration of different cultures, our world as we know it is becoming more diverse and knowledgeable about the philosophies of different regions of the world. We are becoming more aware of the different philosophies, therefore, expanding our views on various social issues. Doing so will enable us in making more informative decisions without becoming bias. However, there still may exist differences and similarities between western and non-western philosophies. Hinduism is known as the oldest religion in the world. Many philosophies of the non-western regions are very similar to those of Hinduism, such as Buddhism. Spirituality, samkhya, and reincarnation are just a few of the aspects that differ Hinduism and western civilizations. Buddhism focuses on karma and rebirth, as does Hinduism.
Rather than focusing on materialistic objects, Hinduism believes in spirituality. Hindus believe in spirituality for individual liberation that will lead them to a better
The same goes for Hinduism. God judges the soul, not the body that is merely a costume that changes every lifetime based on one’s karma. In both religions, it is thought that the spirit is transferred into the next body one is given, as opposed to western philosophies in which one goes to heaven or hell depending on their deeds. Western philosophies do not believe in reincarnation. They believe that both the body and the spirit is lost at the time of the death, and one will not be born again. In Buddhism, the cycle of rebirth ends when one reaches Nirvana, which is the state of liberation. One achieves Nirvana by the elimination of desire. In Hinduism, the cycle of rebirth ends when one reaches moksha. Moksha is achieved when good karma and bad karma balance out. In other words, one reaches moksha when good deeds outweigh the bad deeds, or one loses the greed for materialistic