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What do Hinduism and Buddha have in common?
Hinduism and the Buddha's teachings have many things in common, as the Buddha lived in a Hindu culture. One of the most prominent examples is a belief in kamma/karma and reincarnation.
What did buddhists believe before Buddha?
Buddha and his family were Hindu before Buddha became enlightened. In areas where Buddhism came in as an "alternate" belief the peoples had many beliefs - Taoist, Confucian, Christian.
What was the name of the Hindu prince who became known as Buddha?
Lord buddha was known as siddhardha before he became Lord Buddha. Siddharth was a Hindu king or prince.
What is the beliefs of Indonesia?
Mostly moslem, there are minority roman catholic , protestan , buddha and hindus ( Balinese hindu ) . Small minority belief are something spirituality
What Hindu ideas did Buddha's teachings embrace?
the basic teaching of Buddha was four truths. They all were based on Hindu ideology.
What are the similarities between Hindu and Buddha?
If you review Vishnu, one of the Hindu gods, you will see that his 9th avatar (incarnation) is beleived to be Buddha.
What beliefs did Buddhism borrow from Hinduism?
Buddhism does not borrow any belief from any other religion. Buddhism is the teachings of the Buddha, who possessed the golden omniscience, which refers to 'the ability of knowing everything without the help of anyone or anything'. That is, everything the Buddha preached is independent of any other belief and besides, the Buddha's teachings are not beliefs, they are universal truths (the four noble truths, etc.) which were practically found by the Buddha himself.
Do Buddhists worship Hindus at Hindu temples and do Hindus worship Buddhists at Buddhist temples?
Yes, it is possible cause Buddha himself was a Hindu. No, not typically. these are two separate and distinct religions. As to the Buddha previously being a Hindu, Hinduism today is much different than in the Buddha's time. Scholars are uncertain, but most likely he was a follower of Brahmanism, not a Hindu.
What are parts of both the Buddha and Hindu religions?
caste system
What is meaning of the Hindu name gautam?
Clan Name Of Buddha
Why is Buddha's hair platted?
because it was an ancient Vedic ritual which many Hindu guru's did during the time of the Buddha.
Who are the Buddha gods?
Buddhism has no offical idea of god. The Buddha was a hindu sant/satguru(an enlightened and blessed soul)
