How the Buddha was influenced by Hindu beliefs?

Answer 1

To answer this question, first let us understand that Hinduism and Buddhism are not 2 separate roads (hence no question of comparison)! Let us see it this way: The same tree produces different branches, innumerable leaves, season after season, day after day. The purpose, concept of Hinduism has been : To realize self. And that is what, Gautam Buddha, did. However, Hindusim, as known today, is the elaborate religion followed by most Indians, which comprises of mystical practices, mantras, gods and gurus.

So, if I can rephrase the questions, it would be: How did the coming of Gautam Buddha modify the "practised" religion of that time? What impact does the modern day Buddhism (with its various schools and branches) have on a Hindu society?

Hinduism, as practised by most Indians, is nothing but a set of rituals performed without much questioning and with a mindset of "pleasing the God". Hence, sad as it may be, none of these machines performing the day to day rituals are a Hindu any more, for they have stopped seeking the real 'I', the self. Their journeys ended when they accepted authority of pundits and gurus and retorted to their ways.

What about Buddhist then? Are Buddhists seeking their real self or are they too, in their own schools, happy with mantras and tantras, or are they really seeking the self? Or are they in the search of ways to 'end the suffering' creating their own doctrines and complicating the matters further? Are there any realized souls who have attained liberation with the help of these mantras and tantras?

When both with their own set doctrines of attaining happiness and God are confused, what effect would theyr have on each other?

However, in the modern day context, a Buddhist is much more tolerant and compassionate than an average Hindu, specially in India. A Buddhist is much more confident of becoming a better human being, if not attaining realization, as opposed to a Hindu who is still waiting for miracles and God to save him without any efforts (apart from the rituals) on his part.

Answer 2

The Buddha was born in a Hindu family, just as Christ was born in a Jewish family. Some people still argue that Buddhism was an offshoot of Hinduism and the Buddha was a part of the Hindu pantheon, a view which is not acceptable to many Buddhists. It is however widely accepted that Buddhism gained popularity in India because it released the people from the oppression of tradition and orthodoxy. The teachings of the Buddha created hope and aspiration for those who had otherwise no hope of salvation and freedom of choice in a society that was dominated by Caste System, predominance of ritual form of worship and the exclusive status of the privileged classes which the Vedic religion upheld as inviolable and indisputable.

Buddha didn't entirely abandon Hindu teachings, but modified some of them and basically enlarged greatly upon non-violence and freedom from gods. Furthermore, it would be erroneous to think that Buddhism is an extrapolation from Hinduism. It is a radical departure. Buddha often used Hindu notions to teach because he was teaching in a Hindu environment. He wanted people to understand his message so he used Hindu notions to communicate, but he did not affirm Hinduism.

Answer: Yes Buddhism came to find unanswered 2 question by Hinduism and Christianity Is after death you can have your desired Yoni and 30 days notice of your death. But it fail. Another Philosophy one because they stick to most non violence theory on Earth today.

Answer 3

Buddhist meditation was influenced by Hinduism

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