More specifically, did the Buddhist Wheel of Life originate in Hinduism, and it was later adopted by the Buddha?
Or did the Buddha developed the Wheel of Life and it was later accepted by Hinduism?
Also, do all Buddhist traditions (Mahayana, Theravada) use the Bhavachakra, or is it something limited to Tibetan Buddhism?
I want know the difference and the similarity between Hinduism and Buddhism. Also the same thing they both do.
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In what ways are Hinduism and Buddhism the same? How are they different? Why do you think these similarities and differences exist?
HInduism is considered the oldest religion, and encompasses all strata of society. Jainism is based upon 24 principle beliefs of hinduism and was set up as a scholarly hierarchy.
Buddhism is a Philosophy of Wisdom, based or derived from the scriptures of Hinduism sans Deity worship, considered superfluous to the intellectual pursuit and application of the [...]
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Is one better than the other? If so, why?
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Yeaa how come Confucianism never became a religion especially since it was so popular.
Also, I was wondering what the basic teachings and beliefs of Buddhism are.
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Between their origins and the sixth century, how were the diffusion of Christianity and the diffusion of Buddhism alike and different, including how they gained followers.
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MIddle path teaching is first highlighted in the first sutta / discourse given by Buddha. Dhammacakkappavattana sutta. In this sutta, it clearly outlines the middle path.
A middle path is obtained through avoidance of 2 extreme path namely indulgence in sensual pleasure and self mortification. Self mortification is the practice of Jainism as they believe that [...]
So this is for my religion class.. I don’t know too much between the two religion.
How would you criticize Buddhism from the perspective of Judaism? How might someone practicing Judaism criticize Buddhism by arguing that Buddhism is not a religion?
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