Question

Mention two similarities and two dissimilarities on between jainism and buddhism

Answer 1

Explanation:

SIMILARITIES between Jainism and Buddhism was

1. both didn't believe in the Supremacy of Vedas 2. both condemned the caste system

3. both had no faith in rituals and sacrifices which are practised in hindusim

4. both are against priestly domination

DIFFERENCES

1. to attain salvation in Buddhism one has to gain knowledge whereas in Jainism penance is the only path to salvation
2. Jainism follows extreme non violence, Buddhism follows madhya marga, (middle path)
3. buddha has not taken any stand on the existence of god, but vardhamana mahavir he ignored the concept of god, he says "you can worship God after worshipping thirthankaras (path makers to Jainism)", which shows he has given less importance to god.

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