Comparing Buddhism Vs. Hinduism And Buddhism

Buddhism vs Hinduism

Hinduism and Buddhism share a common origin and are the belief systems of one of the most astronomically immense segments of the world population. Buddhism and Hinduism are considered two of the five most popular religions. Both religions are widely practiced and have subsisted for thousands of years. As many other religions in the world, both Hinduism and Buddhism share some widespread concepts as well as share some differences that distinguish them apart. Even though Hinduism and Buddhism have different beliefs when it comes to social classes and the cycle of death and rebirth, both share the mutual belief in reincarnation.

In the religion of Hinduism there are castes, or social classes. The social class that you are born into will determine how your lifestyle will be in that lifetime. If you are born a poor man such as a slave, you must stay poor your whole life. Or, if you are born and wealthy man or woman that is what you will be for the rest of this life. To the Hindus, it is a sin to attempt to convert to another class than what you were born into. As well as to associate with a person from a caste that is lesser than yours. On the other hand, the

Reincarnation is being reborn again with a single soul. The two religions also believe that your actions, or accomplishments, during your life will determine where you will end up. If you have lived an honorable life, you will be rewarded by another worthy life, or you might be sanctioned determinately to rejoin with Brahma, the creator of the universe and all beings. If you 've led an inexcusable life, you will remain on earth longer, and most likely have a less significant life when you are reborn. Another allied attribute is that both Hinduism and Buddhism are very sympathetic towards animals. They believe every living creature has a soul, and through reincarnation, you might one day be reborn as