The Concepts Of Hinduism And Buddhism - 1749 Words

The Concepts of Hinduism and Buddhism (Name) (Course name) (Instructors name) (Date of submission) The Concepts of Hinduism and Buddhism Buddhism and Hinduism have common roots: both religions have arisen in India. However, over long history of its formation, Buddhism has absorbed traditions of many civilizations of the East. It was not just a religion. This teaching is about personal enlightenment and contemplation of spirit. This awakening of soul has no reference to God. According to Hindu teachings, the whole world is a samsara. It consists of endless series of rebirths, where life is a suffering and stagnancy. The world around is an illusion. Nevertheless, beyond samsara exists a real world, which is ruled by the†¦show more content†¦Nobody argues with such fate. The biggest chances to break out of samsara are representatives of the highest priestly caste. Buddhism professes this principle in opportunities to attain the supreme grace. It does not appreciate caste society. In addition, Buddhism is focusing solely on the individual and his conscience. Hinduism is an amorphous religion. It has no single founder, does not constitute a single religion with specific dogma, and consists of many apprenticeships which have the same roots, but often include contradictory. Buddhism has a clear doctrine, though it is not a dogma. This movement is a system of philosophical knowledge. Generally, Hinduism is a national religion of Indians. Hinduism is unthinkable outside its boundries. Buddhism is a religion that is non-national. It involves people with different cultural traditions. Buddhists have their own cultural and educational centers, their ideology. Buddhism, preaches social and political indifference. In practice, they made a huge contribution to the organization of society and its ethno-political awareness of their values. Society, politics and history are diametrically far for the followers of Hinduism. Hinduism is indifferent and unavailable for alteration or changes. Buddhism is more dynamic concept and it is attainable for renewal. Place of emergence and spread of Hinduism is Indian subcontinent, where the