Religious innovations in India between 1500 and 480 BCE brought about the rise of Hinduism and Buddhism. Describe how the two religions are similar, as well as how they differ from one another. How did they influence politics? What were some differences between Indian religious traditions and those we’ve observed in the West. Use examples to support your arguments.

Hinduism is the oldest religious philosophy still practiced today. And Buddhism made its appearance a few hundred years later, having its roots in Hinduism.

Buddhism and Hinduism are similar in that they both believe in reincarnation.

Buddhism and Hinduism are similar in that they both use meditation.

Buddhism and Hinduism are similar in that they both avoid attachment.  Both Buddhists and Hindus practice non-attachment. This is mainly focused on material things and people. His belief is that attachment to material things will result in reincarnation. What to try to avoid. Therefore, both Hindus and Buddhists try to live spiritually. Avoiding attachment to the material world.

Among the differences that we can point out between these two models of philosophy and religion, it starts at a fundamental point. Hinduism believes in deities, Buddhism does not. In Buddhism, while after death what survives is the mind, in Hinduism, it is the soul.

Furthermore, when in meditation, the Buddhist aims to clear his mind, calming it down and establishing a moment of silence and peace, the Hinduist seeks, in this process, to reach a state of superior, transcendental mind.

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