Question

Was there a Family Relationship between Buddha and Mahavira?

Answer 1

Buddhism and Jainism are two ancient Indian religions that developed in Magadha (Bihar region) and continue to thrive in the modern times. Mahaviraand Gautama Buddha are generally accepted as contemporaries (circa 5th century BCE).[1][2] Jainism and Buddhism share many features, terminology and ethical principles, but emphasize them differently. Both are śramaṇa ascetic traditions that believe it is possible to attain liberation from the cycle of rebirths and deaths (samsara) through spiritual and ethical disciplines.They differ in some core doctrines such as those on asceticism, Middle Way versus Anekantavada, and self versus no-self