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Commonalities Between Hinduism and Buddhism: A Comparative Study

Hinduism and Buddhism are two influential Dharmic religions that share profound commonalities, yet also possess distinct beliefs. Both religions emphasize concepts of karma, dharma, and the cycle of rebirth. Originating from a common cultural and philosophical background in ancient India, they exhibit syncretism during their development. The ascetic teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, encourage overcoming desires for enlightenment, which later influenced Hindu thought. This exploration highlights how both religions address life, suffering, and the pursuit of spiritual liberation.

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Commonalities Between Hinduism and Buddhism: A Comparative Study

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  1. QuAesTio:Why do Hinduism and Buddhism have so much in common? NuncAgEnda: Read the Jainism article individually and answer the questions

  2. Development of Hinduism • Vedic Period (1500-500 BCE) • Syncretism (merging of religions) between Aryans and Non-Aryans, Aryan gods dominate • Aryans worshipped nature gods, important in Vedas • All gods are manifestations of Brahman (the One Supreme Power of the Universe) • Later, three gods seen as main gods under Brahman, called the Trimurt • Brahma- Creator • Vishnu- Preserver • Shiva- Destroyer

  3. Development of Buddhism • Ascetic Reform Period (500-200 BCE) • Upanishads (explanation of Vedas by Indian philosophers) written, teach new ideas about life, death, and desire, focus on asceticism • Siddhartha Gautama, aka The Buddha (Enlightened One), Hindu prince in Nepal (north near Himalayas), disturbed by the world of suffering, teaches new philosophy about rejecting all desires to achieve enlightenment • Later, Hinduism adopts similar ideas as it takes its modern form

  4. Dharmic ReligionsRead the primary and secondary sources and answer the following questions. You may work individually, in pairs, or in groups of three or four.

  5. SummaryOn the bottom of your sheet, answer the aim in paragraph form using all you have learned from the homework essay and today’s class

  6. PENSAStudents will read Chapter 3 Sections 2 and 3 in the textbook and write a one-page essay comparing and contrasting the teachings of Hinduism and Buddhism.

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