answersLogoWhite

0

A monk is a Buddhist and not a Hindu. ~Well... there are monks in every religion I think.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Was Buddha a king?

He was born on maya a prince, but left the place and his linage and oppunity to become a king to become a hindu monk(sadhu) and later attained enlightenment and became a hindu guru(satguru/sant.)


What was the name of the Hindu prince who became known as Buddha?

Lord buddha was known as siddhardha before he became Lord Buddha. Siddharth was a Hindu king or prince.


What Hindu ideas did Buddha's teachings embrace?

the basic teaching of Buddha was four truths. They all were based on Hindu ideology.


What are the similarities between Hindu and Buddha?

If you review Vishnu, one of the Hindu gods, you will see that his 9th avatar (incarnation) is beleived to be Buddha.


Is fakir a Hindu monk?

A fakir is Muslim.


What made Buddha become a monk?

He kept striking out with the ladies


Do Buddhists worship Hindus at Hindu temples and do Hindus worship Buddhists at Buddhist temples?

Yes, it is possible cause Buddha himself was a Hindu. No, not typically. these are two separate and distinct religions. As to the Buddha previously being a Hindu, Hinduism today is much different than in the Buddha's time. Scholars are uncertain, but most likely he was a follower of Brahmanism, not a Hindu.


What is meaning of the Hindu name gautam?

Clan Name Of Buddha


What are parts of both the Buddha and Hindu religions?

caste system


Who are the Buddha gods?

Buddhism has no offical idea of god. The Buddha was a hindu sant/satguru(an enlightened and blessed soul)


Why is Buddha's hair platted?

because it was an ancient Vedic ritual which many Hindu guru's did during the time of the Buddha.


Can you keep laughing Buddha at office desk?

Since the so-called "laughing buddha" is not the Buddha, but a 13th century Chinese Buddhist monk named Hotei, it is between you and your boss.