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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Buddhism is the belief of many gods.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Buddhism teaches that none of these gods is a creator or an eternal being, though they can live very long lives. In Buddhism, the devas are also trapped in the cycle of rebirth and are not necessarily virtuous. Thus, while Buddhism includes multiple “gods", its main focus is not on them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Buddhism does not accept the Hindu theory of a creator deity (Ishwara). While Buddhism inherited some practices and ideas from the previous Indian yogic traditions, its understanding is different than that of Hindu teachings (such as those found in the Bhagavad Gita).

Detailed explanation-3: -It originated in present-day North India as a śramaṇa–movement in the 5th century BCE, and gradually spread throughout much of Asia via the Silk Road. It is the world’s fourth-largest religion, with over 520 million followers (Buddhists) who comprise seven percent of the global population.

Detailed explanation-4: -As mentioned earlier, both religions adhere to the same gods. In Hindusim, they are divine and powerful deities; they are acknowledged in Buddhism and viewed with a subordinate stance. Buddhism does not believe in a god (Buddha is not a god). Hinduism, as mentioned earlier, believes in many.

Detailed explanation-5: -Vajrapāṇi (Buddhist deity) Mañjuśrī (Buddhist deity) Avalokiteśvara (Buddhist deity)

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