Question

Buddhism and jainism arose as revolts against vedic religion. What do they have in common, and how do they differ? Even as revolts against vedic religion (including the upanishads), what elements from vedic religion do they incorporate into their system of beliefs and which do they reject?

Answer 1

While Jainism and Buddhism are completely different religions, they do share many similarities in their beliefs and practices. Both religions believe in reincarnation, the rebirth of the soul in a new body after the death of the previous body.