Comparision Between Buddhism and Jainism


 
 
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Similarities between Buddhism and Jainism

  • Both contradict the authenticity of the Vedas.
  • Both are atheistic and do not consider God the creator of the universe.
  • Both religions oppose Yanas, polytheism and casteism of Vedic religion.
  • Both religions are retirement paths, that is, they insist on abandoning the world.
  • The two religions have their respective associations.
  • Worshipers of the both religions worship there  founder.
  • Jain worshipers, Jain Tirthankaras and Buddhist worship Buddha.
  • Both religions emphasize no - Violence.
  • Initially, both religions were in intellectual or philosophical form which changed over time and become devotional.
  • Both religions place humanists higher than Gods.
  • Gautama Buddha and Mahavir Swami had many similarities in life - as both were kashtriya princes, both were born in Eastern India. Both left home put their loves in public welfare after attaining knowledge.
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    Question : 1

    ____________does not accept the existence of soul.

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Both Buddhism and Jainism religions are retirement paths, that is, they insist on abandoning the world.

    (b) Both Buddhism and Jainism religions emphasize non - Violence.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following places are associated with Mahatma Buddha

     

    Right Option : D
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