What were the similarities between Buddhisms and Jainisms??
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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.
While Jainism and Buddhism are completely different religions, they do share many similarities in their beliefs and practices.
Life after Death
Both religions believe in reincarnation, which is the rebirth of the soul in a new body after the death of the previous body. They also believe the soul can eventually, through enlightenment, exist in a permanent state of paradise. They also don't believe in a hell or a final judgment of the soul.
Karma
Both religions 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. A soul cannot attain enlightenment or reach paradise with negative karma weighing them down.