Question

Mention the Similarities in the philosophies of Jainism and Buddhism.

Answer 1

Answer:

Similarities Between Jainism and Buddhism

Both preached Satya, Ahimsa, Brahmacharya and detachment from material comforts. Both appealed to the socially down-trodden, the Vaishyas who were economically powerful, but were not granted corresponding social status, and the Sudras who were obviously oppressed.

Answer 2

Following are the key Similarities in the philosophies of Jainism and Buddhism -

• Both the philosophies recognize the fact that the world is full of sorrows and the salvation of a man means his deliverance from the eternal chain of birth and death.

• Both the philosophies derived their basic principles from the Upanishads.

• Both the philosophies did not accept the idea of God.

• Both the philosophies laid great stress upon a pure and moral life, especially non injury to living beings.

• Both the philosophies emphasised the effects of good and bad deeds upon a man's future births and ultimate salvation.

• Both the philosophies criticised caste.

• Both the philosophies preached their religions in the common language of the people.

• Both the philosophies encouraged the idea of giving up the world, and organised a church of monks and nuns.