Soule Drake February 18‚ 2012 Buddhism and Hinduism Comparison There are many religions that dominate the world today‚ two specific ones‚ Hinduism and Buddhism‚ are similar in many ways‚ while still having their own defined uniqueness. Hinduism and Buddhism are both world religions‚ whose impact and influence can be seen in many places. Hinduism is a polytheistic religion consisting of several systems of philosophy‚ rituals‚ and beliefs. This complex religion is now the third largest world religion
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observed everywhere‚ and in early empires‚ it was generally seen as a way to explain the unknown. In the Roman empire‚ they believed that gods controlled certain things such as the sea‚ sky‚ and other important aspects of life (Penza-Clyve). These polytheistic beliefs that came from Rome are no longer worshipped today. There are however‚ religions that have continued since the Ancient empires. It can be seen that in many empires‚ the worshipping of multiple gods gradually moves toward monotheism as the
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Monotheistic religions vs. Polytheistic beliefs When you are growing up your parents teach you about God or Gods and your religion. As grow you become accustomed to those beliefs‚ but have you ever wondered what it would be like to learn another religion and their beliefs. Dated someone that had a different religion than you‚ and wondered what happened when your family found out. When back during the A.D. times none of that was allowed to happen. Those people were strict when it came to their religion
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Ancient polytheistic religion compared to Judaism Ancient polytheistic and Judaism are two of the most opposite beliefs possible. Polytheistic belief is the belief in more than just one god. Polytheism was brought to this world by the ancient Egyptians and the ancient Greeks. The Greek gods often took on the form of being humans while the Egyptian gods were the main cornerstone to their beliefs and religion. Judaism or the belief of Monotheism is the belief in one main god. Monotheism
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The religious life of many Hindus is focused on devotion to God (perceived as Brahman‚ Shiva‚ Vishnu‚ or Shakti) or several gods. This devotion usually takes the form of rituals associated with sculptures and images of gods in home shrines. More philosophically-minded Hindus ignore the gods altogether and seek Realization of the Self through intense meditation. Still others focus primarily on fulfilling the social and moral duties appropriate to their position in life. These various approaches
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major economic group Modern-Day India - Bollywood - Fashion style - Cuisine - Poverty - 2nd largest population - Hinduism‚ Buddhism - Gandhi‚ Mother Teresa‚ Buddha - Modern day government-parliamentary system - W/a prime minister Hinduism- world’s oldest religion - Comes from Aryans - Caste system - Reincarnation - Dharma-divine law - Karma - Yoga Polytheistic- 3 main Gods - Brahma-Creator - Vishnu-preserver - Siva-destroyer Buddhism- Originated in India Is a philosophy not
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concept of morality can and does exist within cultures that have only one god‚ as well as cultures that have multiple gods. Without morality‚ the world would be a place of extreme chaos and pandemonium. However‚ the foundation for morality within polytheistic religions is quite contradictory to the foundation for morality with monotheistic religions. Morality within polytheism is somewhat inconsistent and relative; whereas in monotheism‚ morality becomes more consistent and absolute. Morality exists
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Religious Development in China and India Religion is one of the biggest driving forces in History. Different cultures have different religions‚ causing differences in morals‚ and points of views‚ creating conflict. Even more important is the development of religion in different regions of the world. The development of religion means a spread of new ideas and traditions within a culture. Two Cultures that display Religious development are the Chinese and Indian cultures. The development of Chinese
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both India and China. India has been an important part of three major world religions‚ Hinduism‚ Buddhism‚ and Islam. A article‚ diagram‚ and a video will help us figure out the main question. How did religion and philosophy affect daily life in both India and China. This article talks about Ancient India religions. Specifically Buddhism and Hinduism. In the article it clearly stated‚”Hinduism is a polytheistic religion (Hindus believe in many gods).” the article also stated that‚”Hindus believed
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systems and philosophies are Hinduism and Confucianism. Hinduism is a religion with no founder. The people who practice this religion believe in moksha and reincarnation. Moksha is the freedom from earthly desires and a complete understanding of the world. Reincarnation is the belief that people are reborn over and over again until achieving moksha. Whether or not they are born into a good life depends on their previous life’s karma (good or bad deeds). In Hinduism‚ they also have a caste system
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