WORLD RELIGIONS

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BUDDHISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How is Buddhism different from other religions? (you can choose more than one)
A
People meditate
B
It is not centered on a relationship between humanity and God
C
There are religious leaders
D
There is a holy scripture
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Buddhism first originated in India in the 6th century BC. It is a non-theistic religion i.e. it doesn’t believe in a creator God, unlike theistic religions such as Christianity. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama (also known as Buddha) who, according to legend, was once a Hindu prince.

Detailed explanation-2: -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. Buddha urged people to seek enlightenment through meditation.

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