Hinduism and Buddhism Open-Ended Questions
Incompatibilities BETWEEN ISLAM AND HINDUISM Polytheistic -worship many gods, caste system born into the religion- no idea of conversion Diet cow is sacred Monotheistic - worship one God all people are seen as equal under the eyes of God dietary restrictions proselytizers-seek to convert others Creedal – statement of beliefs
Elements of Hindu thought that became part of Buddhism Karma Reincarnation The idea of salvation- as an end of the cycle of reincarnation All life is sacred
Ways Hinduism and Buddhism are different Siddhartha Gautama is the founder rejects the caste system seek nirvana (salvation) on their own without the help of priest or Gods has no founder believes in the caste system Seek moksha (salvation) with help of priests and deities
According to Hinduism, explain the relationship between dharma , karma, samsara, and moksha. For this answer make sure you define all terms and include information about atman and Brahman.