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    Buddhism‚ Jainism‚ and Hinduism were all major religions in the Indian empires. People just sought a way of living‚ a guide through life that suited them best. New religions and philosophies appealed to the interest of the new social classes. All of these were very influential in day to day life and shaped the way of thinking and ruling of the empires of their times. Jainism was among the most influential of the new religions. This religion only became popular‚ when Vardhamana Mahavira turned to

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    Hinduism and Buddhism are in many ways alike and different‚ being two religions that‚ relatively speaking‚ developed from the same area. Of course we must first take into consideration the cultural diversity and population of this area of the Indian subcontinent‚ which contributes to the differences of these two religions. Hinduism and Buddhism have a great amount of things in common‚ probably more so than differences. For one‚ they both developed on Indian soil‚ which gives the basis for the similarities

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    Compare and Contrast: Hinduism and Buddhism By: Kelley Cranor Everyone has a religion and beliefs. Comparing and contrasting the beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism‚ the factors that changed both of the religions‚ and how they affect the world today shows how each one is different and alike. And also see how the religions have changed over time. Both the Hindus and the Buddhists believed in reincarnation and that there are two places that you could go after death‚ either a good place or a bad

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    neutral Karma is similary in Hinduism and Jainism in that the laws of cause and effect can be used for ones benefit in the afterlife. It is different in the two religions in that in Hinduism‚ karma is dependant on the will of a God‚ and in Jainism it is dependant on the individual. This is significant because in both Jainism and Hinduism‚ karma has an effect on every aspect of a person life both directly and indirectly. The two religions apply karma to their lives in different ways‚ both within

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    another religion. In this essay I will show the similarities and differences of Hinduism priests and religion to Buddhism in general. Also the comparison between Aluk To Dolo Chinese priest and religions‚ and Japanese Zen master. Buddhism and Hinduism have various similarities and differences that effects the way that its followers live and think. The Buddhists and Hindus both have their own teachings that they follow and yet they do believe in some of the same things. Hinduism is derived from the Persian

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    Hinduism * A combination of a member of religious traditions in India * A polytheistic religion (More than one god) * God is Brahman - Creator and creation‚ made manifest in 3 persons: 1. Brahma - Creator 2. Vishnu - Preserver 3. Shiva - Destroyer * According to Hinduism‚ our true self is Brahman * The human soul is Atman * Basic Hindu phrase is "Atman is Brahman" or "Tat Tatum asi"‚ meaning "That Thou Art!" * Goal of Hindu life: 1. Become perfected to

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    PAPER Dr. Fowler As we in become more evolved as a nation one of the problem that needs to be address is how to response to diverse faith within our healthcare practices. This essay serves to compare these three different religious philosophies: Yoruba‚ Hinduism (karma) and Buddhism‚ to a Christian’s perspective. These religions have wide perspectives but one will key in on health management and what to expect from healthcare point of view while caring for these patients. Yoruba

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    common‚ India was no different. Early religions in India composed of Brahmanism‚ Jainism‚ Buddhism‚ and Hinduism. However‚ only two of those religions really blew up and shaped India into the country that it is today. Hinduism and Buddhism both are heavy factors in early Indian lifestyle and government. However‚ both came from different backgrounds and have different teachings to reach their goals. Buddhism grew into what it is now all because of a man named Siddhartha Gautama. Gautama was born into

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    Hinduism and Buddhism have many similarities and quite some differences‚ while reading the material discussed in the chapter‚ I gathered some information to compare and contrast their religious teachings. Hinduism and Buddhism both ordinated in the north India‚ believe in the concept of wheel of carnation and both believe in karma. Some differences are Buddhism believe in in no gods‚ while Hinduism believe in many gods‚ Hinduism also believe in the caste system while Buddhism don’t believe in the

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    he religions Hinduism and Buddhism originated from India and both have shared similar principles and philosophies but also have pronounced differences on the concepts of God and the meaning of life. Hinduism has a abstract view of God. He is not a person; he is the absolute Ultimate Reality called Brahman. Hinduism believes that there is only one supreme Absolute‚ however it does not condemn the worship of any one deity. The gods and goddesses of Hinduism number in the thousands‚ representing the

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