Comparison of Hinduism and Buddhism
Hinduism is a religion that has no single founder and believes in the ultimate god, Brahman. The goal of Hinduism is to achieve Moksha, or liberation, by merging with Brah
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Slide1Hinduism• No single founder • Ultimate god is Brahman • Goal is Moksha with Brahman • Texts – Upanishads and Vedas • Embrace the Caste system supported by Karma & Dharma • Common in India and Southeast Asia Buddhism • Founder – Gautama (Buddha) a.k.a. the “Enlightened One” • No formal rituals, priests, or worship of many gods • Text – Tripitaka • Goal – Moksha with Nirvana • Rejects Caste system (All people can reach Nirvana)
Slide2Buddhism• Must follow the Eightfold Path to understand the Four Noble Truths • Eightfold Path - Right views, Right aspirations, Right speech, Right conduct, Right livelihood, Right effort, Right mindfulness, Right contemplation • Four Noble Truths – 1. All life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow 2. Cause of suffering is desire 3. The cure for suffering is to overcome desire 4. To overcome desire is to follow the Eightfold Path • Two schools Theravada (strict) & Mahayana (easy)
Slide3Shared Beliefs• Reincarnation – rebirth of the soul • Karma – present life reflects past life • Dharma – religious and moral duties • Ahimsa – Nonviolence • Moksha – Unity • Grew out of the Vedic Age
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