1. Why is it said that the atmosphere was ripe for religions like Buddhism and Jainism in the 6th century BCE?
2. What were the teachings of Mahavira? 3. What were the main teachings of the Buddha?
4. In what ways did the new religions, Jainism and Buddhism, impact society?
5. What are the similarities and differences between Jainism and Buddhism?
Answers
- Vedism was a primitive religion, based on sacrificial rituals and the chanting of sacred hymns. Vedic priests often considered themselves to be superior to others, since they were part of the highest caste.
By the time the Buddha was born, there were already many people who advocated the ascetic lifestyle as well as non-violence and the abandonment of religious rituals.
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gh Jainism grew popular during this particular period, it already existed before that.
As for Buddhism, it grew extremely popular due to theThe focus of Jainism on non-violence (ahimsa), had a strong influence on both Buddhism and Hinduism. This is seen in the Hindu tradition through the gradual abandonment of animal sacrifices and increasing emphasis on symbolic and devotional forms of worship in the temple. incredible communication skills of the man we refer to nowadays as “the Buddha”. Satire, parodies, metaphores, anologies… he had mastered them all.
- Following are the main teachings of the Mahavira:
- People, who wish to know the truth, must leave their home.
- The truth seeker must follow the rules of ahimsa. The rule of ahimsa means not hurting or killing any living being. Life is dear to all living beings.
- The teachings of the Buddha are aimed solely at liberating sentient beings from suffering. The Basic Teachings of Buddha which are core to Buddhism are: The Three Universal Truths; The Four Noble Truths; and • The Noble Eightfold Path.
The focus of Jainism on non-violence (ahimsa), had a strong influence on both Buddhism and Hinduism. This is seen in the Hindu tradition through the gradual abandonment of animal sacrifices and increasing emphasis on symbolic and devotional forms of worship in the temple.
Both Buddhism and Jainism believe in the concept of karma, which is an attachment of positive and negative forces to the soul based on a person's actions, beliefs, and spiritual attachments. Reincarnation carries this force forward and requires effort to purify the soul.
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