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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Buddhism and Hinduism both believe in reincarnation
A
true
B
false
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Both share belief in karma and rebirth (or reincarnation), they both accept the idea of spiritual liberation (moksha, nirvana) from the cycle of reincarnation and they both promote similar religious practices (such as dhyana, samadhi, mantra, and devotion).

Detailed explanation-2: -What do I need to know? Buddhists recognise that there is a continuous cycle of life, death and rebirth. This cycle is known as samsara. The ultimate aim of Buddhist practice is to become free from samsara.

Detailed explanation-3: -Reincarnation is a mainstream teaching in Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism.

Detailed explanation-4: -Reincarnation is a key belief within Hinduism. In Hinduism, all life goes through birth, life, death, and rebirth and this is known as the cycle of samsara . According to this belief, all living things have an atman, which is a piece of Brahman, or a spirit or soul.

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