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Question
Write differences.
Buddhism and Jainism
Solution
| No. | Buddhism | Jainism |
| 1. | Buddhism gave great importance to moral upliftment of humans and directed people to lead moral lives. It insisted on virtues like charity, self-sacrifice, control over passions and non-injury in thought and action. These virtues are widely practiced through the Buddhist way of life. | Jain teachings are based on the Theory of Karma, similar to the Hindu Doctrine of Karma. However, ahimsa (non- harming) and tapas (penance) are important and integral components of the Jain way of life. |
| 2. | Sacred Buddhist literature (Tripitakas) were written in the language of common people, namely, Pali. | Mahavir’s teachings were in the language of common people, namely, Ardhamagadhi. |
| 3. | Buddha seems to advocate the middle path based on the Four Noble Truths and the Eight-fold Path. | Jainism advocated an austere and strict lifestyle based on penance. |
| 4. | Over a period of time, Buddhism split into sects which include Hinayana (Lesser Vehicle) and Mahayana (Greater vehicle). Vajarayan comes much later in the 8 th century CE. | Over a period of time, Jainism split into sect which include Digambaras (sky clad) and Shvetambaras (white clad). |
| 5. | Buddhism had less rigid rules and regulations. So, it spread beyond India. | Jainism had rigid rules and regulations as compared to Buddhism. |
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