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Buddhism is a part of Hinduism in the sense that Christianity is a part of Judaism. "Buddha", or, Prince Siddhartha Gauthama was of the Sakya clan, a Hindu clan in present day Nepal. He was raised an orthodox Hindu and eventually went off to pursue enlightenment which was not an unusual option of that era for a man of his station and religion. One of the problems that Buddha had with Hinduism was the Caste System and later when he was teaching he stressed the equality of human beings from a spiritual or karmic perspective. Buddha was a Hindu reformer and taught essentially Hindu teachings and practices. Much of what is called Buddhist practice is common to Hinduism.
In this way Hinduism and Buddhism are related in much the same way that Judaism and Christianity are related, Christ being a Jew reformer.
But no, to specifically answer the question: Buddhism is not formally a "part" of Hinduism. Then again, there is no such thing as "Buddhism" outside of the west any more than there is a such thing as Christism. In "Buddhist" countries the practice is referred to as "Dharma".
Buddhism is derived from Hinduism and shares many of the memes and cultural conceptsThe significant difference is that Buddhism has no deity (god or gods) while Hinduism is polytheistic (many gods).
In addition:
- Buddhists have no creation story, Hindu have a poetic written tradition of this event.
- Buddhists have no hierarchical clergy, Hindus have a Brahman caste
- Buddhists have no formal places reserved for worship, Hindus have temples
- The concept and process of reincarnation are handled differently
- Buddhism rejected the caste system
- The application of karma is different
- Dietary restrictions are largely absent in Buddhism
Thus Buddhism is not Hinduism in much the same way that Christianity and Islam share concepts with each other but are significantly different.
Yes Buddhism started of as a form of Hinduism, with the Buddha as a Hindu guru (satguru/sant) and stayed like that until King Ashok!
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Who was part of the religion Buddhism?
Gautam Buddha was the founder of Buddhism.
What religion follows the teaching of Budda?
Buddhism which is a philosophy, not a religion. He had no religion
What religion became the dominant religion of Vietnam?
Buddhism is the dominant religion of Vietnam.
In what part of the world does Buddhism have its greatest strength?
Buddhism have it's greatest strength in China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, etc. It's the major religion in that part of Asia. It was once a major religion in India, too. However, it declined.
Does the religion of Buddhism have one god?
Technically Buddhism is not a religion and it has no god.
What is Buddhism religion book used by the religion?
Buddhism does not require a book.
What religion practice buddhsm?
Buddhism is the religion. Buddhist practice Buddhism.
What are some of the religion's of Buddhism?
Some of the SECTS of Buddhism are Theravada, Mahayana, Tibetan, and Zen Buddhism. Buddhism is a religion, and therefor it has no "religions".
What religion was using the middle road to reach inner peace an important part of?
buddhism
Is Buddhism Islams religon?
Of Course NO, Islam is religion and Buddhism is Different religion
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the religion of Buddhism?
the religion of Buddhism is almost as same as the Christian
What religion is Bob Seger?
Buddhism
