Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and Zoroastrianism from Hinduwebsite
Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and Zoroastrianism are major
world religions. They share several common beliefs and practices with Hinduism
and have millions of followers in the Indian subcontinent as well as the
rest of the world. The first three faiths originated in India. Although
Zoroastrianism seems to have originated in the Indian subcontinent or adjoining
areas, it remained confined to Persia. Both Zoroastrianism and Vedic Religion
share several common traditions, beliefs and practices. However, historically
they went their ways. We have strong reasons to believe that Zoroastrianism
incorporated elements of an ancient branch of Vedic tradition which was
prevalent in the outlying areas of the Indian subcontinent or Persia, before
Zoroaster established the new faith. Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism share many
fundamental beliefs such as karma, Dharma, rebirth and liberation. They
competed against one another, while they also influenced each other and
enriched the Indian philosophies, spirituality and mysticism. A comparative
study of the four religions is worth the effort to understand the development
of religious and philosophical thought in the ancient world, an area which
has been largely ignored by the Western academia. It will help students
of Eastern religions understand the origin and development of these faiths
and the concepts such as Dharma, karma and Maya, which are unique and common
to them.
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Hinduim and Buddhism
Hinduism
and Buddhism originated in the same geopolitical, social
and cultural environment and share many beliefs and
practices, with some differences also. In this essay,
we discuss the similiarities and differences between
the two great traditions of the East.
Buddhism and Jainism
At one
time, during the early Christian era, Buddhism and Jainism
attracted widespread following in India and posed a
challenge to Hinduism. In this essay, we point out the
differences and similarities between the two, and why
of the two, Buddhism prevailed in the end.
Hinduism and Christianity
Hinduism
is much older than Christianity. Except for sporadic
and local interactions, Hinduism did not face much challenge
from Christianity until the arrival of the British.
In this essay, we discuss the similarities and differences
between the teachings of Hinduism and the doctrine of
Christianity.
Hinduism and Islam
Of all
the religions, Hinduism faced the gravest challenge
from Islam during the medieval times when India was
occupied by the invading armies of Muslim rules from
the North. In this essay, we compare and contrast the
two and how they enriched each other despite the hostilities
and differences.