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it was easier to follow Buddhism than Jainism
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Buddhism and Jainism are two ancient Indian religions that developed in Magadha (Bihar) and continue to thrive in the modern age. This comparative study of Mahavira and Gautama Buddha are generally accepted as contemporaries. [1] Jainism and Buddhism share many features, terminology and ethical principals, but emphasize them differently. [2] Both are sramana ascetic traditions that believe it is possible to attain liberation from the cycle of rebirths and deaths (samsara) through spiritual and ethical disciplines. [3] They differ in some core doctrines such as those on asceticism, Middle Way versus Anekantavada, and self versus not-self (jiva,atta,anatta).
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Buddhism is indeed a great religion, a complete path in itself. And so is Jainism. Though the two descend from the same Shramana Philosophy, the two streams flowered into complete independent paths to divinity due to their different approach towards the same goal.
The two religions are so closely related that it's not possible to prove anyone superior to others as there are hardly any points where they differ in philosophy. Some of these rare deviations are as under: