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Christianity And Buddhism Similarities

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Recommended: What are two similarities between the beliefs and teachings of christianity and buddhism

Sarah Misener
Professor Tim Hange
EN113: English Composition II
May 4, 2023

The Differences Between Buddhism and Christianity

Buddhism and Christianity are two of the world's major religions that have had a significant impact on human history and culture. After reading Diffen's Buddhism vs Christianity it was realized that Buddhism originated in ancient India around the 5th century BCE, while Christianity originated in the eastern Mediterranean region of Judea around the 1st century CE. Otto and Almond’s work suggests that despite their differences in origin, they both have influenced millions of people around the world with their teachings, practices, notwithstanding certain similarities, their essential distinctions in beliefs …show more content…

The following two paragraphs are inspired by Silva’s work. Buddhism's primary scriptures are the Tripitaka or Pali Canon, which contain the teachings of the Buddha. Buddhist practices include meditation, mindfulness, and ethical conduct based on the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. Buddhism also has various sects and practices that vary by region, such as Zen Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism. Traditional Buddhist teaching holds that there is no permanent soul, and that liberation lies in transcending individual …show more content…

Christianity teaches that humans have free will and are responsible for their actions. The ultimate reality in Christianity is the concept of heaven and hell, which represents eternal life with God or eternal separation from God. Historically, Christianity has taught the presence and immortality of the individual soul. It is particularly typical of religious self-esteem since it does not prohibit the ability for objective judgment known as conscience; rather, it most intimately ties conscience with reverence for God's

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