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BUDDHISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Buddhism does not believe in
A
reincarnation
B
karma
C
Caste System
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Buddhism is built on the belief that all men are created equal. This is why Buddhism rejects the caste system.

Detailed explanation-2: -Interestingly, the Buddha seemed to be the only God who took birth as an untouchable. The Buddhist text, Jataka, is replete with tales of previous births of Buddha where he is an untouchable. In Matanga Jataka, Lord Buddha takes birth as a Chandala’s son, Matanga.

Detailed explanation-3: -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).

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