RELIGIONS
HINDUISM
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Question
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self-denial is necessary to achieve an understanding of ultimate reality.
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women were the equals of men.
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the material world held the key to happiness.
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people should be responsible for their own lives.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Buddha declared that women could attain nirvana. While the Hindu thinkers denied the right to education to women of all castes and classes, the Buddhist sangha gave them the freedom to read and write. Thus, the first generation of women intellectuals in India emerged from the Buddha sangha.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are a few similarities like: both religions believe in reincarnation and both believe in Karma. There are also a few differences between these two religions including: Hinduism accepts the caste system while Buddha taught against it. Hinduism has thousands of gods while Buddhism does not have a god.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Goal of Buddhism is to bring lasting, unconditional happiness. The Goal of Hinduism is freedom from the cycle of birth and rebirth; and ultimately attain moksha or liberation from birth and rebirth.