Question

Compare and contrast Buddism and Hinduism. Why are these two faiths often grouped together as dharmic faiths?

Answer 1

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Explanation: Buddhism and Hinduism are often grouped together as dharmic faiths. This is because dharmic faiths are the religions that were originated in the Indian region. Buddhism and Hinduism are two religions that were founded and created in India.

By sharing the same culture and regional context, both religions share some aspects. One of the similarities they share is the belief in reincarnation,  also they share the concept that the attachment to material things and to people can lead to suffering. They both encourage the practice of meditation and the importance of acquiring enlightenment.

On the other hand, there are certain aspects of both faiths that make them different from each other. One of them is the fact that Buddhists believe that anyone can achieve enlightenment, where Hindus have a caste system, in which not everyone can achieve enlightenment. Also, in traditional Buddhism, there are no gods, while Hinduism is

Answer 2

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Hinduism believes in a supreme being as well as other gods. Buddism believes that a god or goddess is not necessary and that people should focus on individual enlightenment. They both have a desire to be from the cycle of death and rebirth and believe in reincarnation.