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The writings of Buddhism are based on the teachings of the Buddha. Buddhas's teachings are not based on a previously existing set of writings. This is different from Christianity where the teachings are based in part on, and with refernece to, previous Jewish documents.
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Much of Buddhist thought comes from Hindu which comes from Brahmanism. The Hindu "sacred texts" (documents) are known as "Vedas." There are four primary Vedas.
The Buddhist "sacred texts" (documents) depend upon which flavor of Buddhism is in view. There is the "Tripitaka," several different "Sutras," the "Gosho" and several others.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 16y agoGuatama Buddha, who is also referred to as Shakyamuni Buddha is the Buddha whose teachings inspired Buddhism.
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∙ 14y agoBuddha, obviously.
His birth name was Gautama Siddhartha.
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∙ 11y agoIt is based on oneself. Meaning it is the study of one by oneself. So to study yourself you need not have someone as a point of reference
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∙ 12y agoSiddhartha Gautama
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Which religion is largely based on Hinduism?
Buddhism is a religion that has some roots in Hinduism, particularly in terms of shared cultural and philosophical elements. Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was raised in a Hindu culture and drew upon some Hindu concepts in developing his teachings.
What man's teachings is Hinduism based on?
Hinduism is not based on any man's teaching. Rather it is based on teaching of Supreme God himself.
Is Hinduism based on monotheism or polytheism?
Hinduism is polytheistic - many gods.
Is it true that Hinduism is based on four major principles?
It is not true that Hinduism is based on four major principles. It is based on 9 peinciples and its beliefs.
What religion is vedas based on?
The Vedas are ancient scriptures that form the foundation of Hinduism. They are considered the oldest sacred texts of Hindu philosophy and theology, containing hymns, rituals, and teachings that are central to the belief system of Hinduism.
Is Hinduism like christianity?
Absolutely not. There are few religions as different from each other as Christianity and Hinduism. Christianity is monotheist. Hinduism is polytheist. Christianity believes in an afterlife. Hinduism believes in reincarnation. Christianity opposes caste systems. Hinduism is based on a caste system. Christianity has a moral code based on love. Hinduism has a moral code based on it's Caste System. There are more differences but these should make it obvious that the two religions have little in common.
How does conversion to Christianity affect Hinduism?
Christianity is based on the belief in one God; Hinduism is based on the belief in many gods. One cannot be a Hindu and a Christian at the same time, whereas one can accept Jesus as a god in Hinduism and still continue to follow Hinduism.
Where is Hinduism most practiced today?
Hinduism is an old religion based on the beliefs of karma and dharma. Hinduism is practiced through out India and is their dominant religion.
This religion practices a social caste system?
Hinduism has a caste system which they believe is determined at birth and based on existing Karma accumulated from previous lives.
Who are the founders of religion?
hinduism has no founder... it is based off a series of texts and ideologies
What is a description of the spread of Buddhism and Hinduism on the Silk Road?
A religion based smear
What religion is based on bhagavad gita writing?
Hinduism in itself does not actually has a holy scripture, although Ramayana and Mahabharata (from which comes the bhagwad gita) can be attributed as such. to represent hinduism on the world stage, to explain what hindu doctrines are all about, bhagwad gita is called the holy scripture of Hinduism.
