Give 5 similarities and 5 differences between Jainism and Buddhism
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Similarities:
Rejection of Vedas-Buddhism and Jainism rejected the notion of grand rituals along with the authority of the Vedas and the priestly class
Founders-Just like his contemporary, Gautama Buddha, Mahavir Jain was born into a royal family. Both of them renounced their comfortable lifestyle to attain enlightenment
Animal Rights-Both Buddhism and Jainism also stressed the principle of non-violence against animals and they must also be given equal respect as one gives to a fellow human being
Karma-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.
Reincarnation-Buddhism and Jainism believe in the concept of reincarnation, which is the rebirth of the soul in a new body after the death of the previous body.
Differences:
