Buddhism and Hinduism

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This paper examines the origins of both Hinduism and Buddhism and looks at how they are very similar religions in comparison to the monotheistic religions of the West. It discusses how both have general tendencies to lean toward the family and community and how Hinduism does so at the expense of women and the lower castes, while Buddhism remains more universally accepting.

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"Hinduism and Buddhism are all more philosophical than religious. However both Hinduism and Buddhism describe an all-encompassing philosophy and both have definitions of existence itself. For instance, the essential Hindu concept defining the individual and his responsibilities is dharma. The elaborate term, dharma, is for one to have a sense of obligation; One must fulfill his roles in society and the world. Such responsibilities include reproduction and caste duties, but extend into the philosophical realm of peaceful and humble acceptance of one's position in society. "

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