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During the time of the Buddha, Hinduism did not exist. The religion that it was born from, Vedicism, was the religion of the time. Jainism had been around for 200-300 years and during the Buddha's time, Mahavira was reinvigorating it.
Buddha disliked the Caste System of the Vedic religion. He also disliked the self-mortifications done by the Jains and other ascetics, instead proscribing the Middle Way, between indulgence and self-mortification.
However, Buddha allowed converts to continue worshiping their gods. He also allowed Jain converts to keep their Jain identities and continue to give alms to Jain ascetics.
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∙ 10y agoChristians believe other religions are just that, religion = a system of beliefs in a god or gods that has its own ceremonies and traditions.
Christianity is not about religion it is about relationship, a person's relationship with God.
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∙ 14y ago"As long as you find peace and happiness in a teacher, follow him"
- The Buddha
The Story of Upali's Conversion
Upali was one of the chief followers of the Jain master, Mahavira. Because of his intelligence, Upali often appeared in public debates on behalf of the Jains.
There was one incident where Upali had a debate with the Buddha. At the end of the debate, Upali was so impressed with the Buddha's teachings that he asked to be the Enlightened One's follower. "Venerable Sir, please allow me to be your follower".
To that, the Buddha answered, "Upali, you are at the height of your emotions. Go home and reconsider it carefully before you ask me again".
Upali was extremely impressed, "If it was any other guru, he will parade a banner saying, 'Mahavira's chief lay-disciple has become my follower'. But you, Venerable Sir, you asked me to go home and reconsider. Now, I want to be your follower even more. I will not stand up until you accept me".
Finally, the Buddha agreed to accept Upali, under one condition, "Upali, as a Jain, you have always given alms to Jain monks. When you become my follower, you will CONTINUE to give alms to Jain monks. This is my condition".
Upali agreed to this condition. He later became one of the Buddha's chief disciples. Upali was known to be the one who compiled the Vinaya, the rules for monks. "
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∙ 11y agoHinduism beleives there are diffrent paths to God and diffrent religions represents different paths. Therefore, no religion id bad all religions have to be respected.
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