Compare and contrast the principles of Jainism and Buddhism
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There are many similarities between Jainism and Buddhism. Both religions were born out of pessimistic spirit of the time and as a revolt against orthodox Brahmanical Hindusim.
Both believed that world is a misery and man is subjected to results of karma.
Both taught that non-violence is the means of salvation.
Jainism preaches the practice of extreme non-violence, self-mortification and rigorous penance unlike Buddhism.
Jainism did not reject caste system entirely and were more accommodating to Hindus but Buddhism rejected caste system and severed the contacts with Hinduism.
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