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How is the Hindu belief similar and different from Buddhist belief in nirvana?
Moksha is translated as liberation and also nirvana. Liberation here means to be free from suffering and the cycle of existence. Moksha is one kind of nirvana, it is not, however, the full attainment of Buddhahood. Basically, yes.
How is Hinduism and bud similar?
Hinduism & Buddhism is very similar in thoughts of Non Violence. Also in thoughts of attaining Moksha (liberation) or Nirvana (Liberation).
Is moksha the Hindu term for salvation?
That is right. Moksha/Mukti is deliverance. Another word is 'Nirvana'.
What is an alternate word for nirvana?
If you are looking for single word, i think it is moksha the salvation, which comes closest to nirvana.
Do hindus believe in heaven?
Hindus believe in moksha, which is the release from samsara (reincarnation). So in a way, they are very similar. But after achieving moksha, a person's soul is joined with Brahman, the world soul, while nirvana is the complete wiping from existence.
What are the everyday practices of Confucianism?
Reaching spiritual enlightenment through Nirvana and Moksha daily.
What is it called when a Hindu reaches enlightenment?
You are probably thinking of NIRVANA (also called NIBBANA in Buddhism). IT is Gnanam Moksha
What is a sentence with nirvana?
After years of searching for inner peace, she finally found nirvana in the practice of meditation.
What is the idea of moksha?
Moksha is the freedom from the vicious cycle of life, death, and rebirth. In hinduism, people are divided into different varnas, or groups in the caste system. When people are reincarnated, they either go up a level, or down a level, depending on their karma. When one is reincarnated over and over, they will finally reach moksha, or the state of perfect peace.
What do Buddhists believe happens when you die?
you are reincarnated into another body unless you attain moksha, moksha is the end of the rebirth cycleWhen a Buddhist thinks about death he feels he either will be reincarnated into another body or, if he has become enlightened, we will enter Nirvana. (This is a state of selfless existence, not similar to the Christian heaven). Some believe that entry to Nirvana is an option they can pass up and instead return to the cycle of death and rebirth to help others achieve enlightenment.
How were the Buddha's teachings similar to and diffrent from Hindu tradition?
Hinduism is similar in Buddhism in more than one ways. Buddhism was developed from the highest ideals of Hinduism. Both of them believe in non-violence and peace. also both believe that ultimate goal of life is to attain moksha or nirvana.
What are some of the simularities between Hinduism and Buddhism?
Hinduism AND Buddhism have many similarities. Such as concept of Moksha (liberation) or Nirvana (Liberation) via meditation.
