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Hinduism is about understanding Brahma, existence, from within the Atman, which roughly means "self" or

"soul," whereas Buddhism is about finding the Anatman — "not soul" or "not self." In Hinduism, attaining the
highest life is a process of removing the bodily distractions from life, allowing one to eventually understand the
Brahma nature within. In Buddhism, one follows a disciplined life to move through and understand that nothing
in oneself is "me," such that one dispels the very illusion of existence. In so doing, one realizes Nirvana.
In Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's words,"Buddhism, in its origin at least, is an offshoot of Hinduism."

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Buddhism Hinduism

Belief of God The idea of an omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent Many gods, but realize that they all come from
creator is rejected by Buddhists. The Buddha himself Atman.
refuted the theistic argument that the universe was created
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Buddhism Hinduism
by a self-conscious, personal God.

Practices Meditation, the Eightfold Path; right view, right aspiration, Meditation, yoga, contemplation, yagna (communal
right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, worship), offerings in the temple.
right mindfulness, right concentration

Place of Indian subcontinent Indian Subcontinent


origin

Life after Rebirth is one of the central beliefs of Buddhism. We are A constant cycle of reincarnation until
death in an endless cycle of birth, death and re-birth, which can enlightenment is reached.
only be broken by attaining nirvana. Attaining nirvana is
the only way to escape suffering permanently.

Use of statues Common. Statues are used as meditation objects, and Common
and pictures revered as they reflect the qualities of the Buddha.

Founder The Buddha (born as Prince Siddhartha) Not credited to a particular founder.

Literal Buddhists are those who follow the teachings of the The followers of Vedas are called as Arya, noble
Meaning Buddha. person. Arya is not a dynasty, ethnicity or race.
Anyone who follows the teachings of Vedas is
considered Arya.

Human Ignorance, as all sentient beings. In the Buddhist texts, it is Depends on sects.
Nature seen that when Gautama, after his awakening, was asked
whether he was a normal human being, he replied, "No".

Clergy The Buddhist Sangha, composed of bhikkhus (male No official clergy. Gurus, Yogis, Rishis, Brahmins,
monks) and bhikkhunis (female nuns). The sangha is Pundits, priests, priestesses, monks, and nuns.
supported by lay Buddhists.
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View of the The highest teacher and the founder of Buddhism, the all- Some Hindu sects claim Buddha was an avatar of
Buddha transcending sage. Vishnu. Others believe he was a holy man.

Scriptures Tripitaka - a vast canon composed of 3 sections: the Vedas, Upanishad, Puranas, Gita. Smrti and Sruti are
Discourses, the Discipline and the Commentaries, and oral scriptures.
some early scriptures, such as the Gandhara texts.

Means of Reaching Enlightenment or Nirvana, following the Noble Reaching enlightenment by the Path of Knowledge,
salvation Eightfold Path. the Path of devotion, or the Path of Good Deeds.

Followers Buddhists Hindus.

Original Pali(Theravada tradition) and Sanskrit(Mahayana and Sanskrit


Language(s) Vajrayana tradition)

Status of No distinctions between men and women. Women are Women can become priestesses or nuns. Women are
women equal to men, and men are equal to women in the Sangha. given equal rights as men.
The Buddha gave Men and Women equal rights and a
major part in the Sangha.

Principle This life is suffering, and the only way to escape from this To follow dharma, i.e. eternal laws
suffering is to dispel one's cravings and ignorance by
realizing the Four Noble Truths and practicing the
Eightfold Path.

Marriage It is not a religious duty to marry. Monks and nuns do not Man may marry one woman. However, kings in
marry and are celibate. Advice in the Discourses on how to mythology often married more than one woman.
maintain a happy and harmonious marriage.

Geographical (Majority or strong influence) Mainly in Thailand, Mainly in India, Nepal and Mauritius. Has
distribution Cambodia, Sri lanka, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, Japan, significant population in Fiji, Bhutan, UAE, etc.
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and Myanmar (Burma), Laos, Vietnam, China, Mongolia,
predominance Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Other small
minorities exist in other countries.

View of other Since the word Dharma means doctrine, law, way, They believe that Buddhists, Jains, & Sikhs should
Dharmic teaching, or discipline, other Dharmas are rejected. reunite with Hinduism (which is the original
religions Dharmic religion).

Goal of To eliminate mental suffering. Salvation, freedom from the cycle of birth and
Philosophy reincarnation.

Views on Being a practical philosophy, Buddhism is neutral against Some scriptures say the path they describe is the
Other other religions. only path to God and salvation. Other scriptures are
Religions more philosophical than religious. Beliefs vary.
Some believe that all spiritual paths lead to the same
God.

Holy Vesak day in which the birth, the awakening, and the Diwali, Holi, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, etc.
days/Official parinirvana of the Buddha is celebrated.
Holidays

Confessing Sin is not a Buddhist concept. Repentance for unintentional sins are prescribed, but
sins intentional sins have to be repaid through karmic
consequences.

Time of origin 2,500 years ago, circa 563 B.C.E. (Before Common Era) circa 3000 B.C.E

Population 500-600 million 1 Billion.

Can atheists Yes. Yes.


partake in
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Buddhism Hinduism
this religion's
practices?

Religion Yes. Charvakas and Sankyas are atheistic groups in


which atheists Hinduism.
may still be
adherents of

Symbols The conch, endless knot, fish, lotus, parasol, vase, Om, Swastika, etc.
dharmachakra (Wheel of Dharma), and victory banner.

Authority of Dalai Lamas are tulkus of the Gelug school of Tibetan N/A.
Dalai Lama Buddhism. They are cultural figures and are independent
of the doctrinal basis of Buddhism.

Religious Law The Dharma. Dharma shastras

Place and The origin of Buddhism points to one man, Siddhartha Indian Subcontinent, beginning with the Vedic
Time of origin Gautama, the historical Buddha, who was born in Lumbini civilization circa 3000 BC
(in present-day Nepal). He became enlightened at
Bodhgaya, India and delivered his first set of teachings at a
deer park in Sarnath, India.

Status of The Buddha rejected the 5 Vedas, according to the Vedas are generally regarded as sacred in Hinduism.
Vedas dialogues seen in the nikayas. Post-Vedic texts like the Gita are also revered.

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