Christianity and Buddhism spread both differently and the same. The two were the same because they both were a runoff of another religion. They both were open for people to convert from another religion, they both creators had their religion spread by their disciples after their death, and they both spread through trade and peaceful contact. A major difference was that Christianity and Hinduism originated from different places. Also Christianity spread through the downfall of the Roman Empire and later on through war and conquer.…
A Historical Comparison: The rise of Buddhism and Christianity in China Buddhism and Christianity, both originally foreign to China, rose to prominence in their own right during times of change in Chinese history. While Buddhism established a close bond to Chinese culture during the Tang Dynasty, Christianity was unable to co-inhabit as a main religion due to several factors after its initial success in the 1600s. The efforts of these vastly different religions to seamlessly assimilate into a Chinese lifestyle can be compared and contrasted, to clarify the defining successes and failures of each. The success of Buddhism can be attributed to the work of the Buddhist missionaries, its reception among Chinese gentry, and the invention of the printing…
In my opinion, the West has not fully embraced Hinduism and Buddhism because it is believed to be contradictory of religion in the West. This is in part due to lack of knowledge. The West believes that these religions teach you to believe in suffering and that life is filled with misery. This is not the true meaning of the term suffering. Based on Buddhism principles, suffering is when you possess the feeling of dislike, pain, or worry throughout your life.…
Buddhism and Buddhist practice originated in India and although the idea of the Shakyamuni Buddha were foreign to China, this figure can be distinguished as a Chinese piece of art during the Mid Tang Dynasty through its clothing, patterns and unique medium. Currently found in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Probably Shakyamuni, the Historic Buddha is lifted and sits on top of an elaborately detailed base. The figure sits on a cloth that drapes down and flows over the supporting base. The figure is portrayed in a basic sitting position with its legs crossed, one hand up while the other rests on its knee. This hand motion is also known as a Mudra, which was a form of nonverbal communication similar to sign language.…
Buddhism and Christianity both have certain places of worship, but the locations are completely different. The places of worship for Buddhism are monasteries, nunneries, pagodas, and temples. Buddhist also worship at home. The worshippers may sit on the floor barefoot looking at an image or statue of Buddha. The most important thing is that the worshipper’s feet do not face the image of Buddha.…
There are about 535 million Buddhists worldwide, representing 7% of the world’s total population. Buddhism is more of a way of life, rather than a religion. It is also considered a philosophy. Buddhist path can be summed up to lead a moral life, to be mindful and aware of thoughts and actions, and to develop wisdom and understanding. Following are descriptions of the main Buddhist deities.…
The universal world religions of Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism have similarities within their general beliefs and how they were spread; however, the core tenants of faith of the religions were distinct and unique to the faith. The universal world religions had some similar beliefs and practices within the religion. The universal world religions had distinct and unique core tenants of faith practiced within each religion. The spread of the universal world religions was similar in how they progressed across the continent. Each of the universal world religions of Christianity (0 – 1500 CE), Islam (610 – 1922 CE), and Buddhism (600 BCE) have a canon, a place of worship and a leader.…
Buddhism is the only religion in the world to call their followers are the intellectual charity, that is the true man is human, and humans can advocate on their own practice, enlightenment as the Buddha. Christianity is the only religion in the world call their followers are flocks, need to be shepherd to fear and worship God, who “invisible, ineffable, and incomprehensible” in heaven. Similarities between the teachings of Jesus and Siddhartha Gautama: Both sides recognize the impermanence event. Looking at the life we see changes.…
There are many religions and belief concepts which state that one must achieve certain moral and ethical values in order to obtain a higher realm, reach a higher calling, and/or a state of perfect happiness. Jesus, in the Book of Matthew Chapter 5:20, makes reference that unless a man’s righteousness exceeds those of a professional theologian (scribe) or a person who pays close attention to and follows the written law (Pharisee), would never be sanctioned to enter or obtain the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 5:20 ESV). On the other hand, Buddha in, “The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom,” states that in order to reach Nibbana (Nirvana), one must be liberated from cravings, lust, anger, and mental suffering. Together, both Jesus and Buddha, known by their…
Religion is a way to respond to the sometimes unanswerable questions in life. Religion is used to look for the ultimate meaning, and the purpose to these questions, when answered they can give a peace of mind to people. In our society today there are five main religions practiced in the world, these are; Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Buddhism. The eight characteristics of a religion include cultic practices or rituals, beliefs, sacred stories, social structure, sacred texts, sacred symbols, religious ethics and religious experiences. Out of the 5 major religions I have chosen Buddhism.…
Both religions believe in a holy goal, reaching heaven or in the case of Buddhist reaching nirvana. Both religions also have a set guideline on which they live their lives; these guidelines…
Although both of Christian and Buddhism lead people to do the right thing, to be superior and special. For something so similar that they must have their own significant different from origin, cultural acceptant, and practice. For both Jesus and Buddha are live and die for their believes but their perspective way of life was not a simply way of argument. Human is meant for something better but in center this both argument is, “Are there a supreme creator or the universe was self-created?” Creation is the top topic in the main different.…
Religion can be depicted as a belief in divinity and spiritual views. Buddhism dominantly revolves around life and the teachings of Gautama, likewise Christianity similarly revolves around life and the teachings of Jesus. However they differ in minor views such as: spiritual values, the concept of afterlife, and the purpose for living. Though the two religions share similar concepts, they exhibit differences that set them apart from each other.…
They both taught that mankind should treat one another as they would want to be treated. Although Jesus and Buddha share similarities and are two of the most well-known religious figures, they differ in their origins, religious practices, and beliefs on the afterlife. The first way that Jesus and Buddha differ is their origin. Jesus was born in Bethlehem by his mother Mary.…
How does Buddhism reflect the human understanding of God or the ‘Other’ With a population of 23 million Australia has grown into one the most culturally and linguistically diverse societies in the world. With this comes a wide variety of religions - over 120 in fact. Out of these religions there are five that are considered to be the ‘world religions’; they are, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. Each religion allows its followers to explore a world beyond their day-to-day experiences and to gain an understanding into the mystery of God or the ‘other’. The core beliefs practised by Buddhists are derived from the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, and they pave the path to enlightenment.…