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Is Hindu form of Buddhism

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No, Hinduism and Buddhism are two separate religions, even though they share many beliefs about compassion, kindness and charity. As it was Hinduism was in its infancy when Buddhism started. Ancient Hinduism was more closer to Brahmanism than the Hinduism that exists today.

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