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    those reilgons Buddhism and Hinduism are the most popular beliefs. Buddhism and Hinduism are similar in many ways.There are both similarities and Non-similarities between the two religions starting from their "spiritual practices" to their beliefs . Both Buddhism and Hinduism was originated in India. Hinduism originated in 4000 BCE but Buddhism did not originate till about 536 BCE. Believing in Reincarnation is one of the things buddhism and Hinduism have in common. Buddhism believes in the

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    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 and between the two

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    Chinese religions consist of three main religions and ideas. These include Buddhism‚ Daoism‚ and Confucianism. We have already learned about Buddhism‚ but Daoism and Confucianism are new to our knowledge. Buddhism is the sun‚ Daoism is the moon‚ and Confucianism is the five planets (Bilhartz‚ 259). These are separate ideas‚ but it is likely that all three religions are used at the same time by people. There are always difference of opinions about the beginning of a tradition and its origin. The book

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    established religions‚ Hinduism and Buddhism have their similarities‚ as well as differences. Both religions are practiced in Southeast Asia‚ starting in India and have influenced each other. Hinduism dates back to 5‚000 years ago‚ while Buddhism was created three centuries ago. I will explore what the two religions share and what separates the two from one another covering the origins‚ number of followers‚ the texts used‚ and the belief system followed. Origin of Hinduism Hinduism is one of the oldest

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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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    Islam and Hinduism are among the highest worshiped religions in the world. Islam is the second largest world religion having a population of 1.6 billion and Hinduism is the third largest world religion having a population of 1 billion. Prophet Muhammad found Islam in the 7th century CE in Saudi Arabia. On the other hand‚ Hinduism has no specific founder and had originated in India in 1500 to 500 BCE. Both religions have a concept of life after death. There are some concepts about life after death

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    Both Hinduism and Buddhism originated in the Indian subcontinent and share a very long relationship‚ which in many ways is comparable to that of Judaism and Christianity. The Buddha was born in a Hindu family‚ just as Christ was born in a Jewish family. Some people still argue that Buddhism was an offshoot of Hinduism and the Buddha was a part of the Hindu pantheon‚ a view which is not acceptable to many Buddhists. It is however widely accepted that Buddhism gained popularity in India because it

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    ‘Bhagavad Gita’ and the ‘Upanishads’.It can be further observed as huge amount of significance is placed on social structure as seen in the ‘Codes of Hammurabi’ and the ‘Caste System’‚ which serves as a functioning element of society. Despite many similarities‚ both religions also have differentiating aspects as well‚ one of which is the way Ultimate Reality is perceived.Hinduism views differ from sects and denominations‚ however‚ the most commonly accepted form is the Brahman(Ultimate Reality) is represented

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    Hinduism is‚ some would say‚ the world’s most ancient and sprawling religion. Its scriptures and teachings are voluminous and wide-ranging‚ addressing everything from science and history to philosophy‚ art and‚ of course‚ spirituality. Comparatively speaking‚ the Hindu teachings are uniquely inclusive rather than exclusive. One of its early Vedas openly recognizes the universality of the spiritual path: "Truth is one; sages call it by different names." As in BuddhismHinduism stresses the necessity

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    not believe in any. On the contrary‚ the religions that popped out the most were none other than Buddhism and Christianity. Buddhism is a belief of finding peace‚ while Christianity is a belief in a god‚ however even though they are different in numerous ways‚ it is still something that is apart of this world’s culture. It’s apart of multiple cultures. To begin with‚ my first choice was Buddhism. Additionally‚ the origin date for this is around the fifth century BCE; the place where this first

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