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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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    Professor Sur Religion 1010 Buddhism and Christianity Christianity is considered a religion that closely follows the teachings of Jesus Christ‚ who they believe is the Savior of the world. Buddhism is considered a religion that follows the teachings and the example set by the Buddha. Christians idolize and emphasize Jesus Christ‚ while “Buddhists prefer to not emphasize him‚ but rather what he taught.” (Partridge 202). Buddhism and Christianity are different religions that have some similar beliefs and

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    Buddhism and Christianity have similarity and difference of what they have in their beliefs. Their origin‚ identity‚ purpose‚ mortality‚ and destiny are questioned by the people of what is believed can be correct. Both of the religion are based on the Old and the New Testament. Buddhism was started in northern India by Siddhartha Gautama‚ also known as Buddha. The Enlightenment included a sacred text known as the Four Noble Truths. Buddhist believes that people’s desire comes from anger‚ greed‚

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    Buddhism and Islam‚ the Buddhist and the Muslims. These two religions are one of the most popular and most recognized religions in the world. When talking about these two religions‚ a lot of differences come to mind. Not to many people think that they have any similarities‚ but that’s where they’re wrong. Buddhism and Islam have many similarities‚ you just have to really dig deep into them‚ that is why I am going to expose some of their similarities. Their similarities include the concepts of the

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    Examine and comment on contrasting standpoints about God and/or existence in relation to the topic you have investigated. Christianity and Hinduism seem to have profoundly different views in relation to God and/or existence. For example‚ creation within Christian belief is primarily ex-nihilo (out of nothing). God created everything in 7 days from the light and darkness‚ to the day of rest. This can be illustrated by reference to Genesis 1:1 – 2:4a “In the beginning God created the heavens 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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    2013 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 parts 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. Hinduism and Buddhism are both their own religions and cultures. They are different in many ways that define who they are and what their faith

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    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. Buddhism is a path

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    of human history. Out of these‚ Buddhism and Hinduism are two of the most popular religions within the general population. Hinduism is the oldest known religion and is very rich‚ with literally hundreds of gods‚ symbolistic rituals‚ and beliefs. It is believed to have been established around 1500 B.C.‚ but Hinduism was not the brainchild of any one person‚ as it evolved over a long period of time through the contributions of a great many religious leaders. Buddhism‚ on the other hand‚ developed its

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    Hinduism and Buddhism Compared and Contrasted Hinduism and Buddhism are ancient religions that have millions of followers today. They both started in ancient India. Although they are different religions‚ Hinduism and Buddhism share many similarities with regard to their beliefs‚ and their practices. Hinduism began around 3‚000 years ago near the Indus River of northwestern India. This religion has no original founder and no single holy text. Brahmins were the first Hindu teachers. They passed

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