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Buddhism, no matter the branch is neither a polytheistic religion nor a monotheistic one, for it doesn't posit the existence of a supreme God. Tibetan Buddhism believes in the existence of deities, but those are supposed to be emerge from Emptiness, and as such are subject to impermanent existence, just like human beings. That alone sets them apart from the gods of polytheistic faiths. Those who follow the Vajrayana branch use deities as meditation aids, a way to develop desirable traits or to overcome undesirable ones.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoBuddhism is a very broad religious tradition and the answer to this question will vary depending on the type of Buddhist you are referring to. Some Buddhists do not believe in any god. Other Buddhists believe in many gods. Some Buddhists believe that there are many gods but they have no real impact on human life. Others believe that a god or gods can directly intervene in human affairs. Basically, yes some Buddhists are polytheist but many are not.
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∙ 10y agoBuddhism is not polytheistic, it doesn't accept a universal creator God(s) or salvation God(s), rather that the laws of cause and effect underpin all composite phenomena.
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∙ 10y agoBuddhism is not polytheistic, it doesn't accept a universal creator God(s) or salvation God(s), rather that the laws of cause and effect underpin all composite phenomena.
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Are most cultures polytheistic?
Islam is not a polytheistic religion, it is the belief in the one and only God. Most polytheistic religions like Buddhism and Hinduism are mostly in India and China. (or areas nearby)
How is Hinduism and buddhism similar?
There is no similarity between Buddhism and Hinduism though both of them are originated from India. Main difference is Hinduism believes in existence of God while Buddhism dont.
Why did Hinduism develop as a polytheistic religion?
Hinduism developed from the Vedic religion, which was polytheistic.
Is end suffering Buddhism or Hinduism or both?
no, Buddhism believe this , while Hinduism does not support this fact. Hinduism believe that life is given for a reason.
Is Buddhism a philosophy or religion and how it differs from Hinduism?
Originally, it was a philosophy. Then, people who came along later wrote sutras that claimed false things, and it became a religion. Hinduism is polytheistic and hinduism does not preach empathy, forgiveness, enlightenment, or the middle way.
Do Hinduism and Buddhism teach the same religion?
Buddhism is an offshoot of Hinduism. They both teach breaking the cycle of Karma
How is Hinduism and Buddhism beliefs different?
Hinduism and Buddhism thoughts are different at many levels. Such as Hinduism was never founded by a man while Buddhism was founded by man. Violence is prohibited in Buddhism while in some cases it might be allowed in Hinduism.
Home to both Hinduism and Buddhism was?
India.
What values do both Hinduism and Buddhism embrace?
Hinduism and Buddhism embrace Non Violence & Peace. Apart from that Hinduism and Buddhism embrace Moksha (liberation) or Nirvana (Liberation) via meditation.
What were Hinduism and Buddhism agreement?
Hinduism and Buddhism both believed that the highest joy of life is to attain Moksha (liberation) or nirvana. Hindu and Buddhism both put emphasis on Non violence and Compassion (dayā) .
Is Hinduism polytheistic or pilosophy?
No, Hinduism is not Polytheistic Religion. Hinduism used to be a Philosophy of lifestyle before it became Religion.
Where did Buddhism and Hinduism originate?
Hinduism origin cannot be authenticated. Lord Buddha established Buddhism.
