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    Hinduism‚ originating in northern India‚ was the source of three other religions: JainismBuddhism and Sikhism (Hopfe and Woodward‚ 74). When Hinduism started to decline because of its strict practices‚ Buddhism became more popular among the common people since it was not as complex. Buddhism arose out of the Buddha’s interpretation of the Hindu religious system. Many think that Buddhism and Hinduism are two separate sects of the same religion—but they are not. Despite having many similarities‚

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    The differences between Hinduism and Jainism The differences between Hinduism and Jainism Jainism and Hinduism are two religions of the world that show differences between them when it comes to their concepts and religious beliefs. Three principles of Jainism are non-violence‚ non-absolutism and non-possession. Jainism believes that man should treat all living beings of the world as his own. Hinduism stresses the importance of serenity of living beings. The division of social order is the basic

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    Both Buddhism and Jainism. have many similarities and dissimilarities. As remarked be Monier Williams. "Buddhism and Jainism were not related to each other as parent or child but rather children of common parent‚ born at different intervals‚ though at about the same period of time and marked by distinct characteristics‚ though possession a strong family of resemblances". W.W. Hunter writes "Jainism is as much independent from other sects‚ specially from Buddhism as can be expected‚ from any other

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    I. Part One: Hinduism The Question of Origin is answered by the Hinduism Worldview as “everything has always been in existence and is a part of god” (Weider & Gutierrez‚ 2011). A part of the worldview is that the universe and god is one in the same thing. Hinduism believes that itself has always existed‚ that it did not have a creator. God is viewed "as an infinite‚ impersonal force" (Weider & Gutierrez‚ 2011). The Question of Identity is answered by the Hinduism Worldview as everything

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    that is not always the case. Some religions can be quite similar. An example of that would be the ancient religions Hinduism and Buddhism. Although Hinduism and Buddhism are similar‚ they have their differences‚ but what exactly makes the two different religions alike and different? In order to understand this question‚ we need an idea of what the two religions believe in. Hinduism is a religion that started in India. People who belong to the Hindu faith believe that the world we live on is an illusion

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    The religions Hinduism and Buddhism are connected in many ways. They have encountered and interacted in many different ways and have had a long and complicated relationship. They have many things in common but they also have their slight differences. In my essay I will be analyzing and explaining these religions and how they have impacted and affected each other. To begin with‚ Hinduism and Buddhism were both started in India and they both follow the principle that you will be reincarnated until

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    the diffusion of Buddhism and Hinduism through 600 CE greatly impacted these religions such as the popularity of the religions in India and where the religions was being diffused; however‚ a few continuities existed such as they both originated in India. Since Hinduism reinforces the caste system and Buddhism believe in equal treatment of all people which opposes the caste system‚ Buddhism started to spread into other areas other than India to offer an alternative to Hinduism for those in a lower

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    2. Hinduism and Buddhism are traditions that originated from the Vedic sacrifice practice‚ and they share a common foundation in their view of existence. What are the similarities‚ and very importantly‚ the differences in their respective focuses and goals? Also included in this topic: For a time‚ Buddhism became a dominant tradition in much of India‚ but then Hinduism rose to become the dominant tradition. There are relatively few Buddhists in India today‚ especially in comparison to the number

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    Buddhism and Hinduism are two of the most renowned religions in the world. Dating back thousands of years‚ the two religions have origins from India. Buddhism has greatly influenced the philosophy and religion of India for over a thousand years and it is based on the teachings of Buddha. Hinduism on the other hand is considered as a religion and way of life which fuses different religious beliefs and practices into a sacred religion . Much as there are noticeable differences in beliefs in the two

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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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