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They actually retained reincarnation and rejected the caste system.

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Q: What elements of Hinduism did the Buddha retain?
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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 do Hinduism and Buddha have in common?

Hinduism and the Buddha's teachings have many things in common, as the Buddha lived in a Hindu culture. One of the most prominent examples is a belief in kamma/karma and reincarnation.


How did Buddha challenge Hinduism?

Gautama Buddha's teachings challenged Hinduism by not acknowledging a hereditary priesthood. He disagreed with some of the sacrificial rituals which were performed during his time.


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No Buddha was a teacher of a philosophy based on Hinduism that is now named after his title.


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.


Is the Vedas writings of the Buddha?

No, the Vedas are ancient sacred texts in Hinduism, while the Buddha was the founder of Buddhism. The teachings and beliefs found in the Vedas are different from those taught by the Buddha.


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 Hinduism associated with any other religion?

Hinduism is associated with Sikhism and Buddhism because the founder or Sikhism, guru nanak was a Hindu and buddhists believe in 'buddha'. The 'buddha', who is actually called prince Siddharthan was a Hindu.


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.


Do more Indian people practice Hinduism or Buddhism?

Rather ironically, as Buddha was from India, Hinduism is far more common in India.