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Hindus and Buddhists have different sets of sacred texts. However, Buddhism came from Hinduism and hence both of their religious concepts would have similarities.

One Correction. Buddhism did not come from Hinduism. Buddhism has no belief in any long-lived gods, have no defined or required rituals, no priests and no Caste System Many early Buddhists practiced a very early form of Hinduism (actually closer to Brahmanism) but gave that up when they converted.

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Is sacred texts shared or not shared by Hinduism and Buddhism?

Sacred texts are shared between Hinduism and Buddhism, with both religions revering texts such as the Vedas and Upanishads. However, each tradition also has its own distinct scriptures, such as the Bhagavad Gita for Hindus and the Tripitaka for Buddhists.


Is epic Mahabharata a long sacred text?

Mahabharata is one of the many sacred texts of Hinduism.


What religion is Upanishads a sacred text of?

Upanishads is one of the many sacred texts of Hinduism.


Are there any religions that are said to have no sacred text?

Hinduism


How many part are there in tripitaka?

There are three parts to the Buddhism sacred text.


What religion promotes Mahabharata?

The Mahabharata is a sacred Indian text, followed by practitioners of Hinduism.


Do Hinduism have more than one sacred text?

yes, Hinduism has many Sacred Texts and holy books. Most important of them are 4 Vedas Mahabharata Ramayana puranas and geeta.


Is budisum real?

Yes, Buddhism is a recognized world religion with its own sacred text.


Why was the creation of sacred text important to the spread of Hinduism?

The texts provided a formal written basis for Hinduism that other civilizations could study.


What was the name of the sacred Hinduism text?

Rig Veda is the most sacred Hindu text.However, it is not the only Hindu sacred text because there are the other three Vedas viz. Yajur Veda, Sama Veda and Atharva Veda, the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, the Bhagavad Gita, etc.However, Rig Veda is not only the oldest Hindu sacred text but is the only Hindu sacred text that deals with Brahmajnana, the complete knowledge of the facts of life that don't change with time, place or person.


Is Saraswati a sacred text of Hinduism?

Saraswati is a Hindu Goddess. She is the Goddess of learning (education, music, etc).


What do historians know about the sacred text of Hinduism?

Many Historians confirmed that Vedas, the sacred text of Hinduism are the world's most ancient scripture.The earliest written Vedas date to about 1400 B.C.E (Before the Common Era), but the songs they capture in letters are a great deal older, although no one can say by how much.