Compare And Contrast Hinduism Vs Buddhism

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Hinduism vs Buddhism
By
Monica Inghram
American Public University
Professor Clark

Hinduism is practiced mainly in India and Nepal. Hindu’s circle of life will be complete after they experience the enlightment and practice the rituals of their faith that is prescribed in the scriptures.” In 1995 the Supreme Court of India defined the features of a Hindu in the case Bramchari Sideheswar Shai and others vs State of Bengal. It said that a Hindu has to believe in the Vedas. The Hindu scripture, the Rig Veda was written before 6500 B.C . A Hindu is supposed to understand the opposing viewpoints when trying to find the truth. A Hindu is suppose accept the order of succession of things, the belief in rebirth and pre-existence, and that there are many ways to get saved. The Hindu also must believe that there are many gods to be worshiped, while the Hindu faith has no philosophies to be tied down to. Prayer and meditation is a mechanism a person can use to lead their mind and body in a positive way. As they learn the traditions of Hinduism they pass it on to the next generation. Students of Hinduism cleanse their minds and …show more content…

“ The Shin Buddhist chant a ritual called the Nembutsu to guide its followers to experience the feelings of love and compassion. The Nembutsu is a prayer from the Buddhist believers that are wanting to leave behind a life of suffering so it they can live the Pure Land after they have experienced an awakening. Shin Buddhism wants a person to get in touch with their self by letting a person discover who they are and their purpose in life. They are suposd to search for a God. This religious experience takes them to their awakening with the help of the Shin

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