What is the comparison between Buddhism and Judaism?

Answer 1

Christianity means following the teachings of Jesus. Buddhism means following the teachings of the Buddha. These teachings are similar in many ways--showing compassion, performing acts of charity, doing missionary work, but specific practices and beliefs can differ.

One major difference if that the teaching of the Buddha points to a path or a way. Jesus says I am the way.

Buddha also does not claim to be God or a god. Jesus claims to be the almighty and eternal creator.

Buddha did not die for the salvation of people, they do it themselves by their own efforts. Jesus' death is specifically an atoning death since Christianity teaches we cannot save ourselves.

Christianity also teaches there is but one life and after that the judgment. Buddhism talks about a potentially endless cycle of death and rebirth.

Answer:

There are many differences that can be explored in variety of areas:

Means of salvation:

• Buddhism: To contemplate the truth of each moment, allowing practitioner to see the Four Noble Truths of life.
• Christianity:Salvation through faith, and a relationship with Jesus Christ and daily repentance of sins.

Holy days/Day of Worship:

• Buddhism: No one day is deemed holier then another. Worshipping is merely a cultural practice and has a socializing aspect.
• Christianity: Many special days, Sunday in general and Christmas, Easter, New Year, Pentecost, Saints' Feast Days \

Uniqueness of Belief:

• Buddhism: Buddhism is a Dharmic religion withs no contradiction in following more than one religion.
• Christianity: Judaism is a true religion, but with incomplete revelation and Islam is a false religion.

Religious Law:

• Buddhism: There is no religious rules. The Dhamma, however, describes nature or reality. For example, if there is an effect, there is a cause. .
• Christianity: The 10 Commandments are a base butf ollowing the whole Bible (except got the micromanagement of athe OT laws) is advocated.

Belief in a deity:

• Buddhism: Most believe in revering enlightened beings. No belief in a Supreme Creator. Zen Buddhists don't believe in deities.
• Christianity: A belief in the Trinity of God - The Father (God) - The Son (Jesus Christ) and the Holy Spirit.

Regular Practices:

• Buddhism: Regularly visit temple to socialize and make offerings to the Buddha and to develop the mind and apprecuiate the need for proper behaviour and attitude.
• Christianity: Regularly church attendance (especially on Sundays) for Worship. Doing good works and spreading the wordis encouraged.

Clergy:

• Buddhism: No priestly hierarchy in Buddhism
• Christianity: Priests, monks, ministers, pastors, bishops, Elders, Deacons, Youth Ministers, Sunday School Teachers ave a special position in the community..

God's role in salvation:

• Buddhism: Each person is his own refuge.
• Christianity: Ultimate judgment bu God.

Human Nature:

• Buddhism: The internal Buddha nature leads ultimately towards enlightenment.
• Christianity: The base of human nature is "original sin" inherited from Adam. It exhibits itself as a tendency towards evil.

Answer 2

Judaism = Monotheistic.

Buddhism = Polytheistic.

Answer 3

Judaism is monotheistic; Buddhism is atheistic.