Can you collect information about the contribution of Jainism and Budhism in India? Identify
the common features of Budhism and Jainism
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Similarities between Jainism and Buddhism
Both religions believe in faith and Karma. Both of them are non-theistic religions. They both had a common background associated with the Aryan Culture. ... Both the religions were against Vedas and the Vedic culture as well as against Brahmanism.
Jainism helped a lot in the growth of charitable institutions. Its influenced on the kings and other people was abiding. The kings created many caves for the dwelling of the sages of different castes. They also distributed foods and clothes to the people.
Buddhism laid emphasis on non-violence and the sanctity of animal life. ... The Hindus were originally meat eaters but due to the influence of Buddhism became vegetarian. Thus Buddhism exercised a tremendous influence on Indian culture. It enriched religion, art, sculpture, language and literature of India.