Hinduism and BuddhismHinduism and Buddhism

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HinduismHinduism

FounderFounder Has NO SINGLE FOUNDER, its origins come from Has NO SINGLE FOUNDER, its origins come from

Aryan beliefs and writingsAryan beliefs and writings Relationship with god(s)Relationship with god(s)

There are many gods that form the Brahman (all There are many gods that form the Brahman (all powerful spiritual force)powerful spiritual force)

Goal of LifeGoal of Life To achieve moksha (union with the Brahman)To achieve moksha (union with the Brahman)

Moksha is achieved through karma (actions) and dharma Moksha is achieved through karma (actions) and dharma (duties)(duties)

Sacred TextsSacred Texts Since it has no founder, it is based on writings in the Since it has no founder, it is based on writings in the

sacred sacred VedasVedas, , UpanishadsUpanishads and the and the Bhagavad GitaBhagavad Gita

HinduismHinduism

Attitude Towards Non-ViolenceAttitude Towards Non-Violence Followers practice Followers practice ahimsaahimsa, and recognize that all living , and recognize that all living

things are a part of the Brahman and must be treated things are a part of the Brahman and must be treated respectfullyrespectfully

ReincarnationReincarnation Believe in a cycle of birth, death and rebirth, based on Believe in a cycle of birth, death and rebirth, based on

how one acts in their life…your atman (soul/essential how one acts in their life…your atman (soul/essential self) is reborn.self) is reborn.

Caste SystemCaste System Support a strict social order where you are born into Support a strict social order where you are born into

one caste and stay their until you die…only in one caste and stay their until you die…only in reincarnation can your position/caste changereincarnation can your position/caste change

BuddhismBuddhism FounderFounder

Prince Siddhartha Gautama (became known as Buddha)Prince Siddhartha Gautama (became known as Buddha) He was a rich prince who grew concerned about the world, he left his He was a rich prince who grew concerned about the world, he left his

kingdom and all his riches and traveled the world, tormenting himself kingdom and all his riches and traveled the world, tormenting himself along the wayalong the way

Buddha discovered 3 thingsBuddha discovered 3 things There is no individual self, no soul (no atman, unlike Hinduism)There is no individual self, no soul (no atman, unlike Hinduism) Pain is a part of lifePain is a part of life Impermanence, nothing stays the sameImpermanence, nothing stays the same

Relationship with god(s)Relationship with god(s) There are NO godsThere are NO gods

Goal of LifeGoal of Life Follow the 8 Fold PathFollow the 8 Fold Path Understand the 4 Noble TruthsUnderstand the 4 Noble Truths

Goal of Life: BuddhismGoal of Life: Buddhism

The Four Noble TruthsThe Four Noble Truths Life is pain and sufferingLife is pain and suffering The cause of pain and suffering is desireThe cause of pain and suffering is desire Avoiding desire means avoiding painAvoiding desire means avoiding pain The way to end suffering is the 8 Fold PathThe way to end suffering is the 8 Fold Path

The Eight Fold PathThe Eight Fold Path Accept the 4 Noble TruthsAccept the 4 Noble Truths Right intention (commitment to mental growth)Right intention (commitment to mental growth) Right speech (no lying, be honest, say nothing wrong)Right speech (no lying, be honest, say nothing wrong) Right action (do no harm)Right action (do no harm) Right livelihood (your work helps others)Right livelihood (your work helps others) Right effort (constant self improvement)Right effort (constant self improvement) Right mindfulness (clear conscience)Right mindfulness (clear conscience) Right concentration (focus)Right concentration (focus)

BuddhismBuddhism

Sacred TextsSacred Texts Buddha’s teachings are found in the Buddha’s teachings are found in the TripitakaTripitaka (the 3 (the 3

Baskets of Wisdom)Baskets of Wisdom)

Attitude Towards Non-ViolenceAttitude Towards Non-Violence COMPLETE non-violence, harmony are essentialCOMPLETE non-violence, harmony are essential

ReincarnationReincarnation The soul reincarnates to achieve The soul reincarnates to achieve nirvana nirvana (union with (union with

the universe and release from rebirth)the universe and release from rebirth)

Caste SystemCaste System Rejected it, there are no divisions of class in Rejected it, there are no divisions of class in

reincarnation, anyone can achieve reincarnation, anyone can achieve nirvananirvana directly directly

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