RELIGION/BELIEF Hinduism
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Origin of the Universe and For Hindus the universe was
Mankind created by Brahma, the creator
who made the universe out of
himself. After Brahma created the
world, it is the power of Vishnu
which preserves the world and
human beings. As part of the
cycle of birth, life and death it is
Shiva who will ultimately destroy
the universe.
Morality In following Dharma, a number of
values and attitudes are listed in
the Hindu scriptures as necessary
for a human being, for example
absence of conceit, absence of
hypocrisy, speaking the truth,
harmlessness, accommodation,
straightforwardness and
compassion for all beings.
Purpose of Life The purpose of life for Hindus is to
achieve four aims, called
Purusharthas . These are dharma,
kama, artha and moksha. These
provide Hindus with opportunities
to act morally and ethically and
lead a good life.
Destiny Hindus believe in reincarnation.
The basic belief is that a person's
fate is determined according to his
deeds. These deeds in Hinduism
are called 'Karma'. A soul who
does good Karma in this life will
be awarded with a better life in the
next incarnation.
Views on Women The Vedas hold women in high
esteem and address them as
dharma Patni (one who promotes
and preserves the rightful conduct
of life). Traditionally in Hinduism, a
woman's role has been seen as
supporting family life including
playing an important role in the
religious activities of the family.
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The universe was created by
Brahma, the creator who made
the universe out of himself.
absence of conceit, absence of
hypocrisy, speaking the truth,
harmlessness, accommodation,
straightforwardness and
compassion for all beings.
The purpose of life in Hinduism
has four aims called these are
dharma, kama, artha and moksha.
Hindus believe a person's fate is
determined according to his
deeds.
The Vedas hold women in high
esteem and address them as
dharma Patni
Theravada Buddhism
Contrast
Buddhism has no creator god to explain the
origin of the universe. Instead, it teaches
that everything depends on everything else:
present events are caused by past events
and become the cause of future events.
In conclusion, the morality of Theravada
Buddhism shows the core value and the
mission of Buddhism. This is the salvation,
attaining Nirvana, and honor “Buddha–
Dharma and Sangha”. In order to achieve
this great goal, the Buddhists should make
self-effort to cultivate themselves on the
Buddha teachings
Theravada Buddhism emphasizes attaining
self-liberation through one's own efforts.
Meditation and concentration are vital
elements of the way to enlightenment. The
ideal road is to dedicate oneself to full-time
monastic life.
Theravada Buddhists attempt to become an
arhat , which is a perfected person. In
Theravada Buddhism, a person who has
achieved nibbana is known as an arhat. A
Buddhist who has taken this path will follow
the Noble Eightfold Path .
The Vedas hold women in high esteem and
address them as dharma Patni (one who
promotes and preserves the rightful conduct
of life). Traditionally in Hinduism, a woman's
role has been seen as supporting family life
including playing an important role in the
religious activities of the family.
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Buddhism has no creator god to
explain the origin of the universe.
Theravada Buddhism shows the core
value and the mission of Buddhism
Full time monastic life for Theravada
Buddhism.
Theravada Buddhists attempt to
become an arhat , which is a
perfected person.
Women have the same potential as
men to gain the wisdom, insight and
compassion necessary for
enlightenment.
Mahayana Buddhism
Contrast
Buddhism says that the origin of the Mahayana Buddhism
universe is ignorance. Buddhism actually actually does not concern
does not concern itself with the origin of itself with the origin of the
the universe. Instead, it concerns itself origin.
with how to escape samsara, the cycle of
birth, death and rebirth. If your house Is
on fire, don't stop to ask who set the fire,
instead, get out of the house. Life on this
planet is a house on fire.
Mahayana Buddhism codifies ethical Mahayana Buddhism
behavior in the form of precepts. There is codifies ethical behavior in
no single set of precepts; some Buddhists the form of precepts.
may voluntarily undertake five, while
others may follow extensive lists. The
underlying principle is that an individual
seeks to let go of their sense of ego and
attachment to the self.
The primary purpose of Mahayana While, Mahayana Buddhism
Buddhism is to spread happiness and is to spread happiness and
compassion to everyone in the world. This compassion to everyone
includes that by awakening to the Ultimate around the world.
Truth, one obtains greater clarity and
insight about the true nature of the
universe, leading to internal peace and
happiness.
Mahayana Buddhist believe that the right Mahayana buddhist believe
path of a follower will lead to the the right path of a follower
redemption of all human beings. The will lead to the redemption of
Hinayana believe that each person is all human beings.
responsible for his own fate. Along with
these doctrines there are other Buddhist
beliefs like 'Zen Buddhism' from Japan
and 'Hindu Tantric Buddhism' from Tibet.
Both are subject to old age, sickness, women who have attained
death, desire and suffering. Women have enlightenment.
the same potential as men to gain the
wisdom, insight and compassion
necessary for enlightenment. Both the
Mahayana and the Theravada traditions
mention women who have attained
enlightenment.