What are some similarities between Hinduism and Buddhism?

Answer 1

Religions of India

Answer 2

Hinduism and Buddhism share some of the following similarities:

• Both Hinduism and Buddhism emphasize the illusory nature of the world and the role of karma in keeping men bound to this world and the cycle of births and deaths.
• According to the Buddha, desire is the root cause of suffering and removal of desire results in the cessation of suffering. Some of the Hindu texts such as the Upanishads (Isa) and the Bhagavadgita consider doing actions prompted by desire and attachment would lead to bondage and suffering and that performing actions without desiring the fruit of action would result in liberation.
• Both religions believe in the concept of karma, transmigration of souls and the cycle of births and deaths for each soul
• Both emphasize compassion and non violence towards all living beings.
• Both believe in the existence of several hells and heavens or higher and lower worlds.
• Both believe in the existence of gods or deities on different planes
• Both believe in certain spiritual practices like meditation, concentration, cultivation of certain bhavas or states of mind.
• Both believe in detachment, renunciation of worldly life as a precondition to enter to spiritual life. Both consider desire as the chief cause of suffering.
• The Advaita philosophy of Hinduism is closer to Buddhism in many respects.
• Buddhism and Hinduism have their own versions of Tantra
• Both originated and evolved on the Indian soil. The founder of Buddhism was a Hindu who became the Buddha. Buddhism is the greatest gift of India to mankind.

They also have some practices in common:

• Meditation
• Celibacy
• Worship of deities
• Burning of incense
• Vegetarianism
• Monastic life
• Chanting
• Worship of gurus or spiritual leaders
• Use of Sanskrit for spiritual purpose
• Use of meditation beads.

Answer 2

They both eat, drink, sleep, & believe in things

Answer 3

1. Belief in reincarnation

2. Belief in devas and spirits

3. Belief in multiple worlds or levels of existence (ties in to the second one)

4. Belief that the world is situated around a holy mountain

5. Belief in the same ruler of the underworld (Yama).

In both religions, there is belief in rebirth or reincarnation.

Answer 4

Hinduism and Buddhism share many of the same technical terms however with different interpretations of meaning.

Both religions advocate non-violence and respect for all life, a belief in karma, belief in higher truths called the Dharma, use mantras and meditation, believe in rebirth, have a connection to yoga, a belief in Nirvana, similar symbolism, and a similar cosmology and world view.

Buddhism:

• Started around 500 BC when the Buddha found enlightenment
• Based on the 4 noble truths and the Eightfold Path
• They don't believe in Gods or Goddesses (Buddha is a teacher, not a God)
• Meditation is commonly practiced

Hinduism:

• Based on dharma, karma, samsara, and moksha
• Use the Caste System, their social structure (Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisayas, Sudras, and Untouchables)
• Believe in many Gods (polytheistic)

Both:

• Moshka and Nirvana (Freedom from known sensory data)
• Use the lotus flower as a symbol of enlightment (Vidya)

They are both Dharmic religions, & both have numerous deities

Answer 3

Hinduism and Buddhism share some of the following similarities:

• Both Hinduism and Buddhism emphasize the illusory nature of the world and the role of karma in keeping men bound to this world and the cycle of births and deaths.
• According to the Buddha, desire is the root cause of suffering and removal of desire results in the cessation of suffering. Some of the Hindu texts such as the Upanishads (Isa) and the Bhagavadgita consider doing actions prompted by desire and attachment would lead to bondage and suffering and that performing actions without desiring the fruit of action would result in liberation.
• Both religions believe in the concept of karma, transmigration of souls and the cycle of births and deaths for each soul
• Both emphasize compassion and non violence towards all living beings.
• Both believe in the existence of several hells and heavens or higher and lower worlds.
• Both believe in the existence of gods or deities on different planes
• Both believe in certain spiritual practices like meditation, concentration, cultivation of certain bhavas or states of mind.
• Both believe in detachment, renunciation of worldly life as a precondition to enter to spiritual life. Both consider desire as the chief cause of suffering.
• The Advaita philosophy of Hinduism is closer to Buddhism in many respects.
• Buddhism and Hinduism have their own versions of Tantra
• Both originated and evolved on the Indian soil. The founder of Buddhism was a Hindu who became the Buddha. Buddhism is the greatest gift of India to mankind.

They also have some practices in common:

• Meditation
• Celibacy
• Worship of deities
• Burning of incense
• Vegetarianism
• Monastic life
• Chanting
• Worship of gurus or spiritual leaders
• Use of Sanskrit for spiritual purpose
• Use of meditation beads.

Answer 2

They both eat, drink, sleep, & believe in things

Answer 3

1. Belief in reincarnation

2. Belief in devas and spirits

3. Belief in multiple worlds or levels of existence (ties in to the second one)

4. Belief that the world is situated around a holy mountain

5. Belief in the same ruler of the underworld (Yama).

In both religions, there is belief in rebirth or reincarnation.

Answer 4

Hinduism and Buddhism share many of the same technical terms however with different interpretations of meaning.

Both religions advocate non-violence and respect for all life, a belief in karma, belief in higher truths called the Dharma, use mantras and meditation, believe in rebirth, have a connection to yoga, a belief in Nirvana, similar symbolism, and a similar cosmology and world view.

Buddhism:

• Started around 500 BC when the Buddha found enlightenment
• Based on the 4 noble truths and the Eightfold Path
• They don't believe in Gods or Goddesses (Buddha is a teacher, not a God)
• Meditation is commonly practiced

Hinduism:

• Based on dharma, karma, samsara, and moksha
• Use the Caste System, their social structure (Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisayas, Sudras, and Untouchables)
• Believe in many Gods (polytheistic)

Both:

• Moshka and Nirvana (Freedom from known sensory data)
• Use the lotus flower as a symbol of enlightment (Vidya)

They are both Dharmic religions, & both have numerous deities