Origin of The Universe and Humankind: Religion Hinduism Theravada Buddhism Mahayana Buddhism

RELIGION HINDUISM THERAVADA MAHAYANA
BUDDHISM BUDDHISM
Theravada Buddhism, the "Doctrine
Upanishad calls it the Soul of the of the Elders," is one of the three The precise origin of Mahayana
Universe major sects of Buddhism. It emerged Buddhism is unknown. It
or Brahman. Hiraṇyagarbha is out of a series of schisms that began appeared sometime between 150
in the 4th century B.C.E. in the
the term used in the Vedanta for BCE and 100 CE in India and
Origin of the the "creator". Hiraṇyagarbha is
Buddhist communities of India.
The Theravada claims to trace their quickly spread throughout Asia. It
Universe and also Brahmā and is known lineage back to the original followers came about with the introduction
as Svayambhu (self-born). Ten of the Buddha, to those who literally of new sutras, or authoritative
Humankind Prajapatis, who are believed to heard his sermons. teachings of the Buddha.
be the fathers of the human race The ultimate goal of the Theravada
were also sons of Brahma. is to escape samsara and enter
nirvana.
Virtue, right conduct, ethics Mahayana Buddhism, another
and morality are part of the Theravada Buddhist practice are important foundation
complex concept Hindus call examined to determine the for moral action is the
Dharma - everything that is answer. Thusthe basic path Bodhisattva ideal. ... A
essential for people, the world required by Theravada Bodhisattva is one who arouses a
Morality and nature to exist and prosper Buddhism is non-moral in powerful emotion called
together, in harmony. ... Ethics leading to nibbana, Bodhicitta (mind of
that constitute a dharmic life - but moral activity may be opted enlightenment) which is a mind
that is a moral, ethical, virtuous for in the enlightened way of life. which is oriented towards the
life - evolve in vedas and awakening of oneself and all
upanishads. beings.
Theravada Buddhism stresses
spirituality, the enlightenment of the Mahayana uses Sanskrit as its
The purpose of Hinduism is to individual, self-discipline, the main language, and monastic and
importance or pure thought and
Purpose connect you with this world,
deed, the importance of the
lay followers work for the
yourself and with gods, liberation of all sentient beings,
monastic life and the strict
ultimately with God. observance of the ancient Vinaya making compassion and insight
code It has distinct roles for monks (wisdom) its central doctrines.
and lay people, emphasizes that
each individual is responsible.
RELIGION HINDUISM THERAVADA MAHAYANA
BUDDHISM BUDDHISM
Mahayana Buddhist believe that
When God takes avatars, it is of The destiny of Theravada the right path of a follower will
His own will, and according to His Buddhism or Nirvana means to lead to the redemption of all
plans. But our births and "blow out". This was the last way human beings.
experiences on this earth are to strive in humanity. This is The Hinayana believe that each
determined by our karma. explainthat it has no pain, no person is responsible for his
Destiny Our destiny determines who we
are, what we achieve, what we
desire and no rebirth but it is
transcendental. They call it
own fate. Along with these
doctrines there are
suffer, what we feel. Everything "Final Destiny or Liberation." other Buddhist beliefs like
happens according to our destiny 'Zen Buddhism' from Japan and
the 'Hindu Tantric Buddhism'
from Tibet
Hindu texts present diverse and Equality is what it’s all about. In The fundamental theme of the
conflicting views on the position the earliest times the Buddha book is the tension
of women, ranging from took some convincing that an between Mahayana universalism
feminine leadership as the order of nuns should be initiated. and nondiscrimination, on the
View on Women highest goddess, to limiting her But when he told The monks that one hand, and, on the other,
role to an obedient daughter, women too could achieve the views of male
housewife and mother. enlightenment he as good as said Buddhist authors of scripture
they were equal to men. that women are inferior and
cannot hope for enlightenment
until they are reborn as men.

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