Are Buddhism and Judaism the same?

Answer 1

Both believe in reincartion.

Both believe that they are many different paths to enlightened.

Both believe that our suffering is caused by excessive attachment to things and people in the physical world /

Both believe in an unlimited spiritual reality beyond the illusion of the physical world.

Both practice mediation and other yoga.

Different

No need for priest(Brahms) or rituals

Any one can enter Nirvana, no matter how lowly, whereas in Hinduism only the Brahms could achieve them.

Hinduism has emphasized that the unlimited is full and rich.

Buddhism has emphasized how it is empty of anything that is perm ant, cause less and separate.

Different countries, Gods, Traditions, and different worship place.

Answer 2

The main difference is that Judaism is a strictly Monotheistic faith, which believes there is one G-d and only one G-d.

Buddhism does not have any central deity, and is more focused on a philosophy of life.

Answer

Buddhism is a "way of life" on ending suffering achiveable through human's endeavor. Judaism also a way of life, but it focuses on interpersonal behavior and taking mundane activities and elevating them to something special.

Answer:

As far as doctrine there is a general conclusion that being "good" is better than being "bad" but other issues differ.

Judaism:

• Is a deity based religion.
• Uses Jewish cultural references.
• There is a defined start to creation and mankind, though most Jews do not take this literally
• A person has one life as far as we know, so it should be lived to the fullest, using that time to perfect the world
• does not focus on the afterlife, and in fact has no fixed doctrines about the afterlife

Buddhism:

• Has no role for deity in achieving enlightenemnt. judgement or "salvation"Has no creation myth
• Uses Indian cultural references.
• Has no set of right and wrong behaviors - just suggestions.
• Enlightenment is achieved by individual effort
• Believes in reincarnation.
• Has no heaven, just a state of existence without self called Nirvana

The difference between Buddhism and Judaism are: Buddhism deals greatly with several deities whereas Judaism is a monotheistic faith-meaning it deals with the big G and only the big G.

Beg to differ. Buddhism has no deity. The word Buddha means Enlightened One. A person practicing the Buddhist religion is striving to bring forth his/her Buddha nature so that he or she will always be in that 'world" (refer to Salvation question which has discussion on the Ten worlds of Buddhist practice).

Buddhism seems to promote good deeds and honest humble living for the entire world, when Judaism seems to be more of a religion suited for one group of individuals... also, judaism is also monotheistic while Buddhism can be interpreted otherwise

Answer 3

Judaism teaches that God is the Supreme Power to thank for all that exists and that there is purpose in this madness we call life. Buddhism much like Atheism teaches that this world has and needs no intervention other than ourselves.

Answer 4

well, first of all, judaism is part of the three main religions that believe in a God that is not to be seen, felt, touched or heard.

Gautama Buddha was a Indian prince. the religion was named after him because he "invented" some of the philosophies she is standing on. the Buddhism circles around the person and that is its main philosophy unlike the Jews that pray to One God and keep His rules that were written more than 2000 years ago by the Prophets.

Answer 5

Similarities:

• Schools and Academies of Study: Both Buddhism and Judaism are complex disciplines with very precise and lengthy requirements for practice. As a result, Buddhist and Jewish scholars have places of teaching and train their disciples for years to understand the very complex knowledge of the religious life.
• Spirituality over Materialism: Buddhism and Judaism are both deeply anti-materialistic, holding that Truth is discoverable only when seeing the world in its spiritual essence. The Buddhist achieves this through asceticism while the Jew achieves it through separation, but the intent is similar.
• Valuing the Weak: Buddhism and Judaism hold that the elderly, the sick, and children are very valuable even though their material or physical contribution to society may not be very high. The wisdom of the elderly is to be prized, the sick are to be helped and sympathized with, and the innocence of children is valued.
• Human Fraternity: Both religions believe that people should be kind to one another and love each other (within reason). The core teachings of both faiths are to be peaceful and good-willed. Political situations such as those in Tibet and Israel make these teachings more difficult to follow.
• This World Matters: Buddhism and Judaism do have an afterlife. But contrary to faiths which focus heavily on the afterlife, Buddhists and Jews do not see it as central to their teachings. In Buddhism and Judaism, a person performs righteously in this life solely because they live and for no other reason.

Differences:

Judaism:

• Is a deity based religion.
• Uses Jewish cultural references.
• There is a defined start to creation and mankind (though most Jews today believe in evolution and the Big Bang Theory).
• Jews do not believe that desire causes suffering. Jews strive for a balance. Suffering in Judaism is caused by individuals violating the Divine Mandate set for them.
• There is a code of ethics to follow (some follow it strictly).
• Does not give much description of the Afterlife.

Buddhism:

• Has no deity.
• Has no creation narrative.
• Uses Indian cultural references.
• Has no set of right and wrong behaviors - just suggestions.
• Enlightenment is achieved by individual effort.
• Believes in reincarnation.
• Has no heaven, just a state of existence without self, called Nirvana.

Answer 6

They worship different things? How are they the same?

As far as doctrine there is a general conclusion that being "good" is better than being "bad" but other issues differ.

Judaism:

• Is a deity based religion.
• Uses Jewish cultural references.
• There is a defined start to creation and mankind, though most Jews do not take this literally
• A person has one life as far as we know, so it should be lived to the fullest, using that time to perfect the world
• does not focus on the afterlife, and in fact has no fixed doctrines about the afterlife

Buddhism:

• Has no role for deity in achieving enlightenemnt. judgement or "salvation"Has no creation myth
• Uses Indian cultural references.
• Has no set of right and wrong behaviors - just suggestions.
• Enlightenment is achieved by individual effort
• Believes in reincarnation.
• Has no heaven, just a state of existence without self called Nirvana

Answer 7

Hinduism is a bit different from buddhism. hinduism worships many gods and goddess. while in buddhism there is no worshiping to god. also buddhism forbids violence. while hinduism permits violence when dharma is in danger. hinduism was never found by man while buddhism was found by lord buddha or siddhartha.

Answer 8

No. Please see some of the differences between the two religions at the Related Question.