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Hinduism Vs Buddhism Essay

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It was time at last, we were finally going out to eat, my dad said it was my turn to decide where we go so I told him I wanted to go to a Chinese Restaurant. When we arrived at the Chinese Restaurant, they had all these little Buddhas, or what I had thought were called Buddhas, turns out that really, wasn’t it was actually Siddhartha Gautama, he is beloved in China and East Asia. The Buddha was in charge of keeping the monks and nuns in place. Buddhism was founded in the late 6th century by Siddhartha Gautama. Buddhism was a way to find happiness that their people had been seeking to find. They practice wisdom and kindness in their daily practices to develop inner peace. They developed from the teachings of Buddha. Buddhism plays a central role in the spiritual, cultural, and social life of Asian. During the twentieth century, it spread to the west.
Hinduism is the major religion of India that emphasizes Dharma with its resulting ritual and social observances, and often mystical contemplation and ascetic practices. Hindus believe that truth is eternal, the Vedas are the biggest authority and Individual souls are immortal. All Hindus are a part of Dharma which is what they call the right way to live life. Hindus believe that there is only one god and …show more content…

Buddhism and Hinduism both have many things in common, They both share a strong belief in Reincarnation, the rebirth of a soul in a new body. Both religions have high beliefs for mediation because they all believe spirituality is inward, not outward. Both Hinduism and Buddhism believe that everything on the planet will eventually achieve enlightenment and liberation. They both also believe that if you get attached to people, places, things, or even ideas it will lead to suffering, therefore it is better to practice non-attachment in the sense that you're more anchored in your center than in other

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