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He didn't convert Hinduism to Buddhsm. He simply offered an option to Hindu beliefs that was eventually called Buddhism. While the two religions spring from the same cultural background and have several iconographic and concept similarities they also have significant differences with the role of gods and importance of the Caste System.
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Who founded Buddhism and Hinduism?
Buddhism was founded by the Buddha, and nobody knows who founded Hinduism.
What is the explanation for the development of Buddhism from Hinduism.?
Buddhism was devloped from Hinduism by Lord Buddha. Lord buddha was a Hindu prince by birth.
Did Buddha introduce Hinduism into India?
buddha introduced Buddhism in India.
What is the date Hinduism split from Buddhism?
It didn't; the buddha was a Hindu who started Buddhism
Did Hinduism grew out of Buddhism in the 6th century?
No. It was the other way around. Buddha was Hindu. Hinduism came before Buddhism.
Is root religion of Buddhism is Hinduism?
That is how I see it too since Gautama Buddha was a Hindu prince. The teachings in Buddhism is parallel to the Hinduism.
How is the origin of Buddhism different from that of Hinduism?
Hinduism was never made by a particular man. meanwhile Buddhism was founded by lord buddha, A Hindu king and saint.
What us the difference between Hinduism and Buddhism?
Hinduism believes in a Supreme Creator, while Buddhism does not. Buddhism also follows the teachings of Buddha, while Hinduism does not, thought they would probably still respect him as a wise individual.
Hinduism and Buddhism are very similar.how are they different?
Buddhism was invented from Hinduism by Lord Buddha. They both relate India laws of Moksha (liberation) or Nirvana (Liberation).
How does life of the Buddha contain a critique of Hinduism?
Buddha was against a few practices of Hinduism, like sacrifices, rituals, and castes. But he emphasized on the concept of 'dharma' just like hindus. Hinduism and Buddhism did not fight each other. Actually, for a long period of time Buddhism was like a sect of Hinduism.
How is Hinduism and Buddhism's belief structure similar?
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.
Do more Indian people practice Hinduism or Buddhism?
Rather ironically, as Buddha was from India, Hinduism is far more common in India.
