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Roman Catholic answer: The similarity is that they are both religious (in the Catholic church this is a technical term to differentiate from lay). They have dedicated their lives to God, and are both under vows or promises. Most friar take the three vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Most monks take three vows of stability, conversion of manners and obedience. Monks are usually bound to a particular monastery, whereas friars are bound to an Order or group of religious. Both of them are single celibates, both of them pray regularly as provided by their Holy Rule and both of them have a distinctive habit.
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∙ 11y agoBoth Buddhists and Catholics have days of celebration for certain aspects of their religion e.g. Christians celebrate Easter and Buddhists celebrate Wesak day.
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Catholic AnswerSeveral years ago, Time Magazine published an article on the comparative religions of the world, putting Buddhism in that list. In the next several weeks, they ended up publishing several letters from Buddhists who carefully explained that Buddhism was NOT a religion. Catholicism, on the other hand, is a revealed religion, it is the fulfillment of Judaism, and has been revealed by God, in person, in Our Blessed Lord. Buddhism is a view on how to live a settled life with yourself, it does not address God, creation, etc. In other words, it is a philosophy, not a religion. Catholicism contains a philosophy based on reality (see the works of St. Thomas Aquinas), but their view of reality are radically different than Buddhists. Bottom line? Both teach people to respect others and nature.Wiki User
∙ 11y agoWe all follow the teachings (the Dharma) of the Buddha. We all try to live by the Five Precepts, and follow the Noble Eightfold Path. The main differences are (1) Monks and Nuns are celibate; (2) Monks and Nuns only have a few possessions; (3) The vast majority of Minks and Nuns live in a monastery; (4) Most eat their last meal of the day at noon; (5) Monks and Nuns do not have jobs or professions outside the monastery; and (6) Monks and Nuns spend much of their time in lessons, meditating or performing tasks within the monastery.
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∙ 10y agoThey all liked big hairy sweaty things in their butt ..
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∙ 12y agothey both believe in a religion
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∙ 14y agothey all are the same thing:)
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Are there similarities between Buddhism and jehovahs witnesses?
no
What are the similarities between Christianity Judaism Hinduism Buddhism and Islam?
They are all religionsThey are all older than 1300 yearsThey all encourage good behavior and frown on bad behaviorOtherwise, there are NO similarities between all five of these religions.
Similarities and questions Catholic and Buddhism?
These two things are very dissimilar. Catholicism is a revealed religion which includes the revelation of a Creator God to His Creatures (us) and how we should live our lives in order to gain heaven after death. Buddhism is not a religion at all, but a teaching about how to live your life here and be fully responsible for it. Both of them promise a certain peace of soul in face of the certain suffering that makes up this life, but Buddhism sees that peace of soul as the end result of their practice and Catholicism sees peace of soul as a gift of God and a foretaste of what they will be given after death.
What are the similarities between the classical Buddhist and Hindu traditions that crystallized in the first half of the first millennium?
Buddhism and Hinduism are loaded with privileges and not have to pay taxes
What is the similarities between Buddhism and Christanity?
They are not similar at all, except in some very superficial ways. Catholicism is a religion that worships God, and expects happiness and joy in heaven, any happiness and joy here is a gift from God for accepting the suffering of this life gladly in union with Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ - who came to show us how to suffer. Buddhism expects peace and tranquility in this life through self emptying.
What are some similarities of catholicism hinduism and buddhism?
one, I would have to say, is non-violence.
Are there similarities between Buddhism and jehovahs witnesses?
no
What are the similarities between the religions Christianity Buddhism and Taoism?
They are all lies
What are some similarities between Islam and Buddhism as a mechanism of culture change?
Shino is cool
What is a nun and monks religion?
Catholicism and Buddhism.
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.
What are the three main religions of southeast?
Islam, Buddhism, Catholicism.
What are the similarities between Shi'a Muslims and Catholicism?
The similarities between Islam of the Shi'a variety and Christianity of the Catholic variety are the same as those of the larger religious categories to which they each belong, that is, both are monotheistic, Abrahamic religions.
What is the roles of karma in Catholicism?
The Catholic Church does not believe in karma.
Which religion became dominant on the southeast Asian mainland?
Catholicism was not the dominant religion it was Buddhism.
How is the Catholic religion related to Buddhism?
They aren't really related to each other, and they have only superficial similarities. Roman Catholicism focuses on salvation of the soul through good deeds and faith in Jesus Christ and acknowledging him as the Son of God. Buddhism, which in many ways is more a philosophy than a spiritual religion, focuses on accepting that life is suffering and that letting go of human desires reduces suffering on the way toward nirvana, or enlightenment.
What religions are in Veitnam?
The two main religions of the Vietnamese are Buddhism and Roman Catholicism.
