Hinduism
Theravada Dharma is an integral
concept.
Buddhism
Mahayana
Buddhism
Both Hinduism and Buddhism, wo of the world’s
great religions. Believed to be the oldest living religion
in the world, the early beginnings of Hinduism with its
forms and themes may have begun around the third
millennium B.C.E.
Hinduism
evolved and developed during the a ancient
Indus Valley civilization. It is widely regarded that both
pre-Aryan and Aryan elements are found in Hinduism.
Hinduism became the source of three other
religions namely, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism.
Buddhism
origins in Northern around sixth century B.C.E. as
another interpretation of the Hindu belief. This religion is
closely linked to its founder Siddharta Gautama who is
also referred to as the Buddha or the “Enlighten One”.
About 500 years after Buddha enlightenment, a
schism within the Buddhist religion resulted in the
emergence of two major branches around the first
century C.E., namely the Theravada and Mahayana
schools of tradition.
After long abstinence and meditation, he finally
reached enlightenment and become known as Buddha.
Around third century B.C.E. Buddhism reached
neighboring Asian countries as a result of the
missionary zeal of Indian rulers. (China, India, Korea,
and Indochina Peninsula)
Hinduism
the most tolerant of all religions as there are
numerous ways to manifest one’s set of Hindu beliefs.
In short, the Hindus themselves differ in the manner of
practicing their religion. However , while Hinduism may
seemingly lack a cohesive system of beliefs and
practices, most of its adherents hold several key moral
values such as karma and dharma.
Buddhism
Buddha embraced, the general framework of
Indian ideas. Buddhist moral thoughts and actions are
principally guided by the “Four Noble Truths”
formulated by the Buddha, along with the basic guide
called the “Eightfold Paths”.
The two major schools of Buddhism, the
Theravada and Mahayana sects, follow the “Four
Noble Truths” and the “Noble Eightfold Paths”.
Hinduism
All Hindus aim to achieve the four-fold purpose
of life that includes dharma, artha, kama and
moksha.
Dharma
to behave appropriately and act righteosly.
Artha
pertains to the pursuit of legitimate worldly
prosperity or material world-being.
Kama
refers to the pursuit of legitimate pleasure as
one obtains enjoyment in life, such as those related to
arts, music, and dance.
Moksha
involves enlightenment, self-realization or union
with god.
In addition to goals in life, traditional Hindus
often pass the four stages of life (ashramas).
1. Brahmacarya is being a student.
2. Grihastha being a householder.
3. Vanaprastha he withdraws to the forest with his
wife as he undergoes meditation to understand
the meaning of life.
4. Samnyasin involves renouncing the world and all
its attachments as he now becomes a holy
sage.
Theravada Buddhism
the monastic way of life ensures the path
toward the enlightenment.
Mahayana Buddhism
offers enlightenment to anyone, not only for
the members of monastic order, but also for those
with families and secular careers.
Hinduism
The destiny of all Hindus involves reincarnation
until such time they gain ultimate enlightenment.
Hinduism believes that within the human is an eternal
soul (atman).
Theravada Buddhism
the trainings on the development of ethical conduct,
meditation and insight assist in eradicating all forms of
evil in order to acquire goodness and purify the mind.
Mahayana Buddhism
devotes much attention to the bodhisattvas or
“enlighten beings” who delay their own enlightenment
for them to be benevolently aid other beings to reach
their ultimate end.
Hinduism
Honoring in women in Hindus as a
fundamental teaching has been lay down in one of
the supplementary arms of the Vedas , the “Laws
of Manu”.
Based on this standard book in the Hindu
canon, women must attend ritualistic practices
despite the fact that hey had no role to play in
these activities.
Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism
The Buddha allowed the full participation of
women in all major Buddhist rites and practices. For
the Buddha, men are not always wise and women can
also be wise. In Buddhism, women should not be
treated inferior to men because both are equally
valuable in society.
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Regeena Obien
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