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    Hinduism has many things in common with other religions‚ but they also have differences. Hinduism and Christianity are similar because they both preach peace‚ have a sacred book‚ and have principles used to guide them. Although they are similar in many ways‚ Christians and Hindus differ because of their views on afterlife and religious practices and their views of God. Hinduism also shares many features with Islam‚ such as faith in their founder‚ religious texts‚ and instructions to follow the

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    The​  Buddhism and Hinduism​  religions​  resemble each other in that they are both  be​ lievers in some sort of reincarnation process and in Dharma‚ Karma‚ and Samsara;  however‚ they are contrasting in terms of Hinduism being a ​ polytheistic religion and Buddhism  being a religion that feels as though it isn’t necessary to believe in a god or goddess​ .   Although Buddhism and Hinduism religions were very closely associated in many  ways‚ one of the major distinctions between the two was the fact that Hinduism is a 

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    Hinduism and Buddhism both had an immense effect on ancient civilizations such as China and India. They changed people’s outlook on life‚ both say that one should be good and follow his role in life; this gave people a purpose to work. While Hinduism believed in reincarnation by a person deeds in the last life‚ Buddhism focused on breaking the reincarnation cycle. Hinduism and Buddhism both believe in the concept of reincarnation but Hinduism focuses on climbing the levels of the caste system while

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    Hinduism and Buddhism are two influential religions of the world. Both holding philosophical traditions and originating in India. Hinduism dating back to about 2500 B.C.E. identifies four central themes in its belief system. They include spiritual aspect‚ conduct of life‚ truth and reality and intuition. "Hindus consider all of creation worthy of worship‚ and thus religious activity in Hinduism takes many forms" ( http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/RefArticle.aspx?refid=761555715&pn=2&s=17#s17)

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    India’s history. Buddhism has its own unique aspects and rules‚ some of which were retained from Hinduism‚ that helped construct a sustainable social structure through unification‚ peace‚ and order. Buddhism formed as a result of the decline of popularity of Hinduism. Hinduism was very complex in rituals and daily lifestyle which was an impetus for a simpler religion to take hold. During the formation of Buddhism‚ Gautama Buddha retained many aspects that were a part of Hinduism. Gautama‚ being raised

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    HinduismBuddhism‚ and Judaism Some differences between BuddhismHinduism‚ and Judaism were that Buddhism is a philosophy or way of life which leads to a moral life. Its founder was Siddartha Gotma. It also has no creation or narrative about everything that happened. It uses Indian cultural referances. Buddhists believe that enlightenment is achieved by individual effort and mediation. Judaism uses Jewish cultural references. They don’t believe that desire causes suffering unlike Buddhists. Judaism

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    all have something that they believe in; each religion varies. Buddhism and Hinduism have both have a form of rebirth‚ but they have different opinions on the caste system and the idea of having a god or gods. In both Hinduism and Buddhism they have a form of rebirth apart of their religion. In this rebirthing/ reincarnation process the followers are trying to achieve perfect harmony and to get out of the process altogether. In Hinduism the people cannot fulfill everything thing they need to in the

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    Jainism‚ Buddhism‚ and Hinduism Jainism‚ Buddhism‚ and Hinduism‚ three of the world’s most dynamic and ancient religions developed in India around the same time. Though each borrowed from‚ evolved because of‚ or came into conflict with each other: HinduismBuddhism‚ and Jainism are more than religions‚ but cross-sections of an entire culture and time period. Jainism‚ Buddhism‚ and Hinduism have many a huge impact on eastern life as we know it. The interactions between humans and environment

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    Michelle King 4A On the outside Buddhism and Hinduism look very much alike. Though they have a common past and share many similar beliefs there are still many differences between the two faiths. Though both religions believe in something greater than themselves‚ Hinduism provides its followers with a set of gods and recognizes the existence of a soul were as traditional Buddhism did not concern itself with worship of gods and did not believe in souls‚ making one group of followers more reliant

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    next life. Hinduism‚ Jainism‚ and Buddhist believe similarly that what you do will come back on you. Jains believe that karma attaches to the soul in a material form. Lastly‚ Hinduism karma like Buddhist karma is also about actions affecting life and the one to come. B. The teachings of karma in Hinduism‚ Jainism‚ and Buddhism are similar to the teaching of the “Golden Rule” in Christianity because the concept of them is closely intertwined. Basically the concept of karma in Hinduism‚ Jainism

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