Compare And Contrast Hinduism And Buddhism
Name: Emma Cutting
Unit: RELS181
Student number: 220137016
Word count: 839
Compare and contrast the teachings in the foundation period of Hinduism and Buddhism
Both Hinduism and Buddhism originated in India. Hinduism and Buddhism are both amongst the top five religions within the world with some considering both religions to be the most prominent and profound in the world. Hinduism can be define as a common religion that developed in India based upon the original Aryan settlers, evolving from what once was Vedas,1developing around 200 BCE. Compared to Buddhism, which was founded in India by Buddha around 250 BCE.2 Due to their shared origin Buddhism and Hinduism share some similar teachings, however, the time gap between the foundation of both religions there is also seen to be significant differences in beliefs and teachings.
Hinduism was not founded by any sort of prophet, rather it developed through the Aryan’s a nomadic tribe that entered northwest India in 1500BCE. The Aryans were pastoral nomads that were hunters, herders and warrior’s involved in warfare over the land. The time of the Aryans was within the Vedic period. During this time, early Vedic religion recognised many gods/goddesses, approximately 33. However, there is now three main Gods, Brahma; the creator of life, Vishnu …show more content…
Similarly, both religions take a different approach to the belief of reincarnation but the overall notion of this concept is the same. Hinduism and Buddhism have significant differences on sacred texts but they both believe in the concept of the Samsara that life is an endless cycle of births, deaths and rebirths. A deep focus on living spirits and liberation are common foundational teachings that give Hinduism and Buddhism similar
Unit: RELS181
Student number: 220137016
Word count: 839
Compare and contrast the teachings in the foundation period of Hinduism and Buddhism
Both Hinduism and Buddhism originated in India. Hinduism and Buddhism are both amongst the top five religions within the world with some considering both religions to be the most prominent and profound in the world. Hinduism can be define as a common religion that developed in India based upon the original Aryan settlers, evolving from what once was Vedas,1developing around 200 BCE. Compared to Buddhism, which was founded in India by Buddha around 250 BCE.2 Due to their shared origin Buddhism and Hinduism share some similar teachings, however, the time gap between the foundation of both religions there is also seen to be significant differences in beliefs and teachings.
Hinduism was not founded by any sort of prophet, rather it developed through the Aryan’s a nomadic tribe that entered northwest India in 1500BCE. The Aryans were pastoral nomads that were hunters, herders and warrior’s involved in warfare over the land. The time of the Aryans was within the Vedic period. During this time, early Vedic religion recognised many gods/goddesses, approximately 33. However, there is now three main Gods, Brahma; the creator of life, Vishnu …show more content…
Similarly, both religions take a different approach to the belief of reincarnation but the overall notion of this concept is the same. Hinduism and Buddhism have significant differences on sacred texts but they both believe in the concept of the Samsara that life is an endless cycle of births, deaths and rebirths. A deep focus on living spirits and liberation are common foundational teachings that give Hinduism and Buddhism similar