Differences And Similarities Between Buddhism And Hinduism

Buddhism is a religion that originated from the Indian Subcontinent and Nepal. The

followers of this religion are referred to as Buddhists. The origin of Hinduism can be traced to

the Indian Subcontinent alone. Its followers are called Hindus. In Hinduism, the main aim it to

try and understand the existence of Brahma from the Atman. The Atman, when translated

loosely, means ‘soul' or ‘self.' On the other hand, Buddhism is all about finding the Anatman

which means ‘not self' or ‘not soul.' To attain the highest life in Hinduism involves removal of

all the bodily distractions from one's life and allowing oneself to understand eventually the

nature of Brahma within. One has to follow a much-disciplined life in Buddhism and know that …show more content…
Some of the other major similarities and differences that exist

between Buddhism and Hinduism are discussed below.

One of the differences that exist between Buddhism and Hinduism is concerning the

place of worship. Buddhists build temples, shrines, and monasteries from which they worship.

On the other hand, Hinduism worship takes place in temples commonly referred to as the

Mandir. The main practices done by the Hindu and the Buddhists as well differ. The practices

common in Buddhism include meditation, right aspiration, the Eightfold Path, right action, right

speech, right view, right mindfulness, right livelihood and right concentration. The