What are the similarities and differences between Hinduism and Buddhism?
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The question indicates a Venn diagram comparing Hinduism and Buddhism, typically asking for the similarities and differences between the two religions.
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Both believe in karma, dharma, reincarnation. Differences: caste system, rituals, and atman.
Both Hinduism and Buddhism believe in karma, dharma, reincarnation, and the potential for spiritual liberation. However, Buddhism rejects the Hindu caste system, formal rituals, and the authority of the Vedas. Hinduism includes the concept of atman (soul), which Buddhism denies.
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Both Hinduism and Buddhism believe in karma, dharma, reincarnation, and the potential for spiritual liberation. However, Buddhism rejects the Hindu caste system, formal rituals, and the authority of the Vedas. Hinduism includes the concept of atman (soul), which Buddhism denies.
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Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions and has no single founder, while Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) in the 5th century BCE. Hinduism is more internally diverse with various schools of thoughts, while Buddhism primarily revolves around the teachings of Buddha.
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- Hinduism & Buddhism: Two Great World Religions ... - EXO Travel - exotravel.com
- Differences between Buddhism and Hinduism - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Buddhism and Hinduism - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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