WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How are Buddhism and Hinduism similar?
A
Both believe in a form of reincarnation
B
Each religion worships in similar ways
C
The religions believe in the same god
D
The largest amount of followers live in India
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: -Similar Concepts Both Hinduism and Buddhism see life as a cycle, which means that spirits are continually reincarnated into a new life after the end of their previous one. This cycle can only be broken by achieving enlightenment.

Detailed explanation-3: -In conclusion, Buddhism regards rebirth as a flow of life from one to the other, while Hinduism views it as an actual soul changing the bodies it inhabits.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains all believe in reincarnation and in the goodness of escaping the cycle of rebirth. All Jains, including monks, nuns, and laypeople, wear face masks to avoid inhaling insects. Jains believe that violence does not bring bad karma if one did not intend to do harm.

Detailed explanation-5: -Buddhism and Hinduism agree on karma, dharma, moksha and reincarnation. They are different in that Buddhism rejects the priests of Hinduism, the formal rituals, and the caste system.

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