Question

Compare and contrast the principles of
Jainism and Buddhism​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Though both emphasise the principle of Ahimsa, yet Jainism is more strict in this connection. (4) Soul: Buddhists do not believe in the existence of soul whereas Jainism believes the existence of soul in every living being. ... Most of the Jain texts are in Sanskrit and Prakrit whereas Buddhist text are in Pali.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Unity:

• Mahavira and Gautama Buddha were princes in their early life.
• Both of them left the house at the age of 30 and wandered from place to place subjecting themselves to severe penance and got wisdom and enlightenment.
• Both religion preached their teachings in the people's language.
• These two religions denied blood sacrifice and animal sacrifice.
• Ahimsa is the basic faith followed by these two religions.
• The two religions insist disciplined life, Right faith, and Right knowledge.
• Later on these two religion split into two.

Diversities:

• Jainism believed that all the things had soul. But Buddhism did not accept it.
• Mahavira's teachings are known as Triratnas and Buddha's teachings are known as eight fold path.
• Jain texts are written in Sanskrit and Prakrit language. But Buddhist text are written in Pali language.
• Buddhism was patronized by the kings Ashoka and Kanishka. Jainism was not patronized by any king.
• Buddhism spread all over the world but Jainism did not spread to other countries.

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