Hinduism Vs Buddhism : The Core Difference Explained
Hinduism and Buddhism are both religions that originated in India and share some beliefs, but they have several key differences, including:
Founder
Hinduism has no single founder, while Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha.
Beliefs about God
Hinduism is considered a polytheistic religion, while Buddhism has no gods.
Views on reincarnation
Both religions believe in reincarnation, but Buddhists believe the cycle of reincarnation can be broken, while Hindus do not.
Scriptures
Buddhists do not accept the Vedas and other Hindu scriptures as authoritative, and instead consider the Buddha's word to be authoritative.
Meditation
Buddhist meditation focuses on mindfulness, while Hinduism-inspired meditation focuses on reaching a state of nothingness called Samadhi.
Places of worship
Hindu places of worship are called temples.
Monastic communities
In Buddhism, monastic communities are called Sangha, and male monks are called Bhikkhus and female monks are called Bhikkhunis. In Hinduism, male monks are called Yogis, Sages, Rishis, Gurus, and Priests, and female monks are called Sanyasini, sadhvi, and swamini.
Markings on the forehead
Hindus often have a dot or marking on their forehead, while Buddhists do not
Hindu theories of liberation are focused on a substantial unchanging self (atman) or on unity with God (Ishvara), while Buddhist rejects both an unchanging self and a God, arguing that even consciousness (vijñana) is in flux
Buddhism and Hinduism have common origins in the culture of Ancient India. Buddhism arose in the Gangetic plains of Eastern India in the 5th century BCE during the Second Urbanisation (600–200 BCE).[1] Hinduism developed as a fusion[2][note 1] or synthesis[3][note 2] of practices and ideas from the ancient Vedic religion and elements and deities from other local Indian traditions.[3][note 3]
Both religions have many shared beliefs and practices, but also pronounced differences that have led to much debate.[4] Both share belief in karma and rebirth (or reincarnation), they both accept the idea of spiritual liberation (moksha or nirvana) from the cycle of reincarnation and they both promote similar religious practices (such as dhyana, samadhi, mantra, and devotion). Both religions also share many deities (though their nature is understood differently), including Saraswati, Vishnu (Upulvan), Mahakala, Indra, Ganesha, and Brahma.
However, Buddhism notably rejects fundamental Hindu doctrines such as atman (substantial self or soul), Brahman (a universal eternal source of everything) and the existence of a creator God (Ishvara). Instead, Buddhism teaches not-self (anatman) and dependent arising as fundamental metaphysical theories.
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