Buddhism and Hinduism were both originated. Although the two religions originated from the same country‚ Buddhism and Hinduism are two very different religions‚ with different beliefs of the soul and afterlife‚ the way one views God and the path to salvation. Buddhism and Hinduism are major world religions. Buddhism was founded by a Hindu‚ which makes Buddhism based very much off of Hinduism‚ although there are many differences. To begin with‚ in Hinduism and Buddhism‚ their soul and their afterlife
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Hinduism Paper Hinduism is one of the world’s largest and oldest religions. Although Hinduism withstood the test of time and has millions of followers‚ there are several misapprehensions about the Hindu religion. The history of the Hindu religion can be traced back to 5000-10‚000 B.C. It has been stated that Hinduism lacks a uniting belief system‚ has cultural and societal influences and desires liberation from earthly existence. These are all things that make Hinduism a unique and interesting
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believes in reincarnation being established on a good action or duty performed from a present life. They accept that one has to detach themselves from worldly possessions to reap the benefits of the long ever lasting spiritual life with the hope of salvation. Last but not least‚ both believe in the presence of gods and deities and many forms of hells and heavens. Differences Hinduism and Buddhism have just as many differences as similarities. One of the main
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person can never attain all four goals at the same time though. They are constantly at war with each other. If one persues pleasure and wealth it consumes them but if they persue harmony and liberation they are fulfilled. Their concept of salvation is called moksha. This is the release from the endless cycle of wanting‚ desiring‚ and craving. Central Hinduism is based on abandoning the first two goals of pleasure and wealth and achieving the latter two‚ harmony and liberation. Morality- Hindu’s
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RELIGIOUS WORLD: MYTH AND RITUALS IN HINDUISM Any religion is a myth in its entirety which often explain the natural phenomenon as an account of its history. Myth is a story from early periods of history involving a culture’s legendary heroes and/or their deities. Likewise‚ to call Hinduism a religion raises the question of ’What is a religion?’ The term ’religion’ is Western in origin. It comes from Latin and originally meant the bond between people and their gods. In the study of religions‚ the
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How did the Persian conquest set the stage for the emergence of the Maurya empire? The Persian Conquest left Asia without a ruler‚ this allowed Chandragupta Maurya to exploit the opportunity and lay down the foundation for the Maurya Empire. . What were five major accomplishments of the emperor Ashoka? The five major accomplishments of the emperor Ashoka were to conquer Kalinga and bring it under Mauryan control‚ communicated his policies throughout his realm by inscribing edicts in natural
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issues of reincarnation‚ enlightenment‚ salvation‚ suffering and yoga practices (Molloy‚ 2010). Reincarnation: the way you live presently will determine the worth of your reincarnated life. So if you live an honorable life now‚ you’ll be rewarded in reincarnation‚ vice versa. Enlightenment: both religion philosophies agree there’s no one path to achieve enlightenment. The paths are vast and can be attained through the mastering of one’s six senses. Salvation: can only be achieved individually and
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Both Buddhism and Hinduism are well known religions. They are two of the most popular polytheistic faiths in the world. Some people believe them to be sects of the same religion‚ but they are mistaken. Buddhism and Hinduism have some similarities‚ but many things set them apart from each other as well. They are each their own religion in many aspects.Some people may think that Hinduism and Buddhism are the same religions with just two different names. They aren’t‚ Buddhism and Hinduism both have
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some on this day Lord Ram reached Ayodhya along with Sita and Lakshman. The villagers of Ayodhya welcomed Ram‚ Lakshman and Sitaby decorating and illuminating their village withdiyas. Jains says this is the day when Lord Mahavira attained “moksha or salvation”. They show lights in jubilation of thus attainment. Dayanand Saraswati of Arya Samaj also attained ‘Nirvana’ on this day. It is a festival of lights and firework. It comes after Durga Puja as the winter sets in. In West Bengal and some
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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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