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Differences between Hinduism and Buddhism
Many experts on religion have been debating and still continue to debate on the issue of Hinduism versus Buddhism. While certain schools of thought believe that Buddhism is an offshoot of Hinduism and that the Buddha was essentially part of the Hindu pantheon, this view is not quite acceptable to Buddhists.
Of course, it is widely understood and acknowledged that Buddhism as a religion became popular in India during a revolutionary movement that took place to abolish oppression and extreme orthodoxy prevalent in the then Indian milieu. Let's discuss the topic of Hinduism and Buddhism as two of India's most ancient and most popular religions, also going in-depth into their similarities and their differences.
It is imperative to state that Hinduism and Buddhism are very ancient religions, both originating from the Indian subcontinent. They share a unique relationship; very similar in nature, but also apart from each other; much like Christianity and Judaism. Strangely enough, Buddha was believed to be born in a Hindu family, just like Jesus Christ was born in a Jewish family.
Buddhism in India blossomed as a result of people seeking freedom from an extremely oppressive, caste-ridden society, which stipulated strict norms of ritualistic worship, and granted special status to just a handful of the "privileged class" of society, while looking down upon the rest of the population. Over 1,500 years ago, Hindus had accepted the Buddha as one of the ten incarnations (Dashavatara) of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu. However, the rivalry between the two religions continued to grow through the centuries.
Though most rulers of the princely provinces practiced a policy of religious tolerance and secularism, there were stray instances where Hindu rulers persecuted Buddhists residing in that region. Rulers such as Sasank, who was a contemporary of Harshavardhana, actually went to the extent of vandalizing sacred Buddhist monuments and even burnt down the peepal tree under which the Buddha had attained nirvana.
Yet, despite the apparent differences between Hinduism and Buddhism, they also ended up influencing each other in several ways. For instance, while Mahayana Buddhism adopted the Indian methods of Bhakti or devotional worship, the Buddhist concept of compassion and ahimsa (non-violence) took its roots in the Indian psyche. The tantra shastra of Hinduism went on to create the Vajrayana school of Buddhism.
Hinduism then adopted the excellent Buddhist techniques of mediation, yoga and pranayama, using them as a means to attain awareness and higher states of consciousness. Indian art and architecture too, benefited richly from Buddhism.
The rituals and practices of Hinduism and Buddhism have similarities and differences. While Theravada Buddhism is quite conservative, and generally closest to the early form of Buddhism, the Mahayana and Vajrayana beliefs that emerged later, are more emancipated in thought. It is believed that schools of Buddhism, at a later time, developed several other rituals that were influenced by existing religions and cultures of India, Japan, China and Southeast Asia. However, there are also many glaring differences between the early teachings of Hinduism and those of the Buddha.
The Vedic cultural theme, however, shares several similarities with Buddhism, Jainism and the more modern versions of the Buddha, Mahavira and the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad. All these were probably influenced by the North-eastern regions of India, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and even Nepal.
It is worth mentioning here that the India of yore basically had two main philosophical streams of religious thoughts, namely, the Shramana and the Vedic. These two religions, which had always shared paralleled beliefs, had peacefully co-existed side by side for thousands of years. Both Buddhism and Jainism are but extensions of the Shramana belief. Modern Hinduism, on the other hand, is an extension of the Vedic belief, combined with a mixture of the ancient Shramanic, folk and tribal traditions of India.
The similarities between the Shramana and the Vedic religions were influenced by the Vedic priests, who were referred to as the Brahmins. These Brahmins also followed some of the Shramana teachings, thereby incorporating some of the Shramana beliefs into the Vedic's religious philosophy.
The Buddha rejected the most common religious paths to attain salvation or nirvana. According to his teachings, in order to achieve salvation, one does not have to accept the authority of the scriptures or even acknowledge the existence of God. The Buddhist texts actually describe how Buddha rejected such paths of salvation, openly condemning them as "pernicious views". It is interesting to note here that later Indian religious thoughts were influenced by this very different interpretation of the Buddhist tradition of beliefs.
Though Buddhism attained prominence in the Indian subcontinent, it eventually faded out in the 11th century CE by both Hinduism and Islam. However, Buddhism continued to grow and flourish outside of India. Tibetan Buddhism is one of the most predominant religions in the Himalayan region, while Theravada Buddhism evolved in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. The Mahayana branch of Buddhism is most practised in East Asia, mostly in China.
There is clear recorded evidence to show that both Buddhist and Hindu traditions peacefully co-existed with each other, from a very early date. The Buddha is mentioned in several of the Puranas, which are believed to have been written after his birth. Some Buddhist teachings seem to have their roots in the ideas and ideologies presented in the early Upanishads. Interestingly, these ideas are sometimes concurrent with Hindu thoughts, while some others have been criticized and reinterpreted to fall in line with Buddhist philosophy.
Some prominent Indian scholars believe that the Bhagavad Gita, which was chronicled after the birth of the Buddha, was actually written as part of the Hindu perception of Buddhism. In later years, both Buddhism and Hinduism were supported by Indian rulers, regardless of the rulers' own religious identities. Hence, Buddhist kings revered and respected Hindu deities and teachers. Similarly, several major Buddhist temples were built under the patronage of Hindu rulers.
Hinduism and Buddhism share many similarities with each other. Listed below are the aspects where these two religions show a remarkable semblance to each other:
Technical Terms: The Buddha had adopted many of the terms which were already very much in use in the philosophical discussions of his era. However, many of these terms go to imply a different meaning in the Buddhist tradition. We now discuss some of these terms and their implications in each of these religions.
Karma: Karma, meaning "action" or "activity", often also implies its subsequent results (also commonly referred to karma-phala, "the fruits of action"). Karma generally denotes the entire cycle of cause and effect and is described in this manner in both Buddhism and Hinduism.
Karma: Karma is a vital aspect of Buddhist teachings. In Buddhism, karma is a direct result of a person's word, thought, and action in life. Since a person's word, thought, and action form the basis for good and bad karma, sheela or moral conduct goes hand-in-hand with the development of wisdom.
Karma: The Buddha derived his teaching of the concept of karma through direct experience rather than from the pre-Buddhist culture which was in existence then. But he used the same terminology, so that the people in that particular region could relate to what taught.
Dharma: Dharma, which means "righteousness", also refers to Natural Law or Reality. In relation to its significance in religion and spirituality, it may also be considered the "Path of the Higher Truths". A Hindu appellation for Hinduism itself is Sanatana Dharma, which translates as "the eternal dharma." Similarly, the Buddha Dharma in an appellation for Buddhism.
Dharma: The four main dharmas in India are Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism or the Jaina Dharma and Sikhism or the Sikha Dharma. Hence, the dharma also formed the basis on which the religion itself rested. Each of these religions also retain the centrality of dharma in their teachings. All these religions also believe that those that live in harmony with dharma proceed more quickly towards attaining Dharma and Moksha or liberation.
Dharma: Dharma could also refer to religious duty, social order, right conduct, or even simply put, virtue. It is believed that in India, the concept of reincarnation (along with karma, samsara and moksha) evolved via the beliefs of non-Aryan people outside of the caste system, whose spiritual ideas influenced later Indian religious thought. Buddhism and Jainism are hence said to be continuations of this tradition. It is further believed that the Upanishadic treatments of samsara, karma, and reincarnation are fundamentally the contributions of the Upanishads to Hinduism.
According to Hindu philosophy, the atman or the soul immortal, while the human body is subject to birth, decay, old age and death. The whole idea of reincarnation here, is intricately linked with the notion of karma, the sum-total of the good and the bad deeds performed in one's lifetime. Also, the cycle of death and rebirth, governed by karma, is referred to as samsara.
The Shakyamuni Buddha went against the traditional Hindu theory that all beings have an immortal atman within the body. Buddhism developed an understanding of a "continuum or stream of skanda" through such disciplines as vipassana and shamata. Buddhism challenges the existence of all such entities and believes that an "evolving consciousness" is what is reborn, its qualities conditioned by karmic laws.
Both Hinduism and Buddhism use common symbolisms. For example, mudra or hand-gestures, expressing emotions; Dharma Chakra, which appears on the National Flag of India, as also on the flag of the Thai Royal Family; Rudraksha, or the beads that monks and devotees use for praying; Tilak, a vermilion mark on the forehead, which is also interpreted as the Third Eye and Swastika or Sauwastika, which is a sacred symbol that can be used both clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Buddhism uses mantras or religious syllables, basically as spiritual conduits. According to Buddhism, these specific words emit vibrations, which help the devotee gain onepointed concentration during prayer. Other uses of the mantra include chanting in order to accumulate wealth, avoid danger and also eliminate enemies. Mantra chanting has remained the mainstay for Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism.
Despite the many similarities between Hinduism and Buddhism, there also exists glaring differences between the two religions. The most predominant differences are…
Though the Buddha never denied the existence of God nor forbade the worship of the popular gods in existence then, the fact remains that Buddhism does not believe in idol worship, but rather states that these gods are merely angels who may be willing to help good Buddhists. However, Buddhism does not believe that these deities are in any way guides to religion.
It would be worthwhile to mention here, that the focus of the Noble Eight-Fold Path of Buddhism is not really about worshipping god; not about achieving heaven in the next life; and not about experiencing Brahma consciousness in this life or the next. The real reason here is to break free from the suffering that each being is constantly subjected to; to experience liberation from the cycle of rebirth and experience awakening in this very life.
The Buddha as depicted in the agamas, set an important trend in nontheism in the Buddhist religion. Nevertheless, in many passages in the Tripitaka, the Gods are mentioned and specific examples are given of individuals who were reborn as gods, as also of gods who were reborn as humans. Buddhist philosophy hence recognizes the various levels of gods and godliness, but none of these gods is considered the creator of the world or of the human race. This ideology is completely removed from the main tenets of Hinduism.
Later Mahayana literature, however, talks about an eternal, all-pervading, all-knowing, immaculate, uncreated and immortal Creation, the Dharmadhatu, which is inseparably linked to the Sattvadhatu, or the realm of living beings.
This Dharmadhatu is the Awakened Mind (bodhicitta) or Dharmakaya ("body of Truth") of the Buddha himself; and is attributed to the Buddha in a number of Mahayana sutras and tantras as well. According to some Mahayana texts, this principle sometimes manifests itself in different "Buddha forms", such as Samantabhadra, Vajradhara, Vairochana, Amitabha and Adi-Buddha, among several others.
According to the Pali Canon, there are several instances where the Buddha discouraged Brahmins from the practice of rites and rituals. According to him, virtue, purity of thought and word, and ethical conduct was the most important prerequisite for attaining higher states of being. According to this philosophy, the best ways to practice religion are…
Going to the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha for refuge. Observance of the Five Precepts. Going forth from samsara and leading the holy life, resulting in the realization of extinction of asavas; that which excels all other sacrifices.
Mahayana Buddhism in Japan, Tibetan Buddhism and some other branches of Buddhism later adopted the Homa and Yagna (fire ritual) concepts of Hinduism and absorbed it in their respective cultures. These philosophies also offered prayers for ancestors and the deceased.
While Hinduism was rife with the curse of caste discrimination, the Buddha completely went against the caste distinctions of the Brahmanical religion. In fact, the Buddha most vociferously criticized the Brahminical claims that the caste system was divine in nature, showing them that it is nothing but a mere human convention. He was hence described as a corrupter and opposed to true dharma in some of the Puranas. Buddhism openly offered ordination to all regardless of caste.
The idea of ritual purity, which also provided a foundation for the caste system in Hinduism, was also entirely absent from the Buddhist monastic code, and not generally regarded as being part of Buddhist teachings.
According to Buddhist cosmology, there are a total of 31 planes of existence within the samsara. Living beings who reside in these realms are subject to rebirth after some period of time. Only those who are in the realm of liberation are free from this cycle of birth and death. The Buddhas are considered to be beyond all these 31 planes of existence after parinibbana.
According to Buddhist philosophy, while the Hindu God, Brahma, is in a very high realm, there are yet several realms above the Brahma realm that are accessible through meditation. According to the Buddha, those in Brahma realms are also subject to rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism, however, takes a different world view. This sect reveres several Hindu gods and divinities as holding an important place in the rites and rituals. These deities include major Devatas such as Brahma, Indra, Saraswati, Surya, Vayu, Varuna, Prithvi and so on.
Of these 31 planes, the Arupa-Loka or the Formless Realm includes 4 planes. Here, beings are born as a result of attaining the formless meditation. Beings residing in these realms are possessed entirely of mind and have no physical form or location. Also, they are unable to hear Dhamma teachings. They achieve this by attaining far advanced meditational levels in another life. Since they have no connection with the material world, they do not interact with the rest of the universe.
The Rupa-Loka or the fine material world is made up of 16 planes. Beings take rebirth into these planes as a result of attaining the jhanas. They have bodies made of fine matter. The devas of the Rupadhatu have physical forms, but are sexless and passionless. They live in several types of devalokas that exist in layers, far above the earth. These residents can be divided into 5 further groups, who exist at various levels of samsara.
The next is the Kamma-Loka. Birth into these heavenly planes takes place through wholesome kamma. These devas enjoy all the good aspects of samsara, including aesthetic pleasures, long life, beauty, and supernatural powers. The heavenly planes are not reserved only for good Buddhists. These devas can help people by inclining their minds to wholesome acts, and people can help the devas by inviting them to rejoice in their meritorious deeds.
It is important to note here that the Devas in these realms have physical forms similar to, but larger than, those of humans. They are also more interested in and involved with the world below than any of the higher devas, and sometimes intervene with advice and counsel. Due to not having direct knowledge of the realms above the Brahma realm, some of the Brahmas have become proud, imagining themselves as the highest creators of their own worlds and of all the worlds below them.
The Samannaphala Sutta in the Digha Nikaya of the Pali Canon explains in detail the actual Buddhist concept of the true spiritual path. This treatise lists the various practices that the Buddha taught disciples as well as practices he did not encourage. Rather than stating what the new faith was, the text emphasized what the new faith was not.
Common religious traditions prevalent then and practiced by the non-Buddhists were negated and generally laughed upon. Strangely enough, though, the early Buddhist texts also exhibit a type of anxiety at having to compete in religiously plural societies.
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Local business owner Kathy Gonzales welcomes everyone down to Santa Rosa Beach for some therapy. Retail therapy, that is.
Opened July 1, Retail Therapy is a Mecca for the shopper extraordinaire, with about 60 vendors housed within 13,000-square-feet of space.
"I can't believe how it's building up," said Gonzales, who says there is room for more. "It's like a runaway train, almost," she added with a smile.
There's something for everyone at Retail Therapy, from funky kitchen items and handmade furniture to children's clothing and colorful paintings.
Gonzales also has her own handmade jewelry on display at the shop. Her leather and pearl jewelry led her to open Retail Therapy this past summer. In the beginning, though, jewelry making was just a hobby for the native Brit, who moved to the Emerald Coast in 1992.
"I kind of fell into it really," she said. "I was working at a salon and selling jewelry" on the side.
Eventually, her line of leather and pearl jewelry took off, and, "I ended up in 10 stores."
That's when she put down the shears and made a go at jewelry making full-time. One of the stores at which Gonzales was a vendor was Scavengers, formerly located at the far end of the now-Retail Therapy dominated strip along U.S. 98.
In an unexpected turn of events, the vendor-consignment store closed earlier this year. Gonzales and some of the other vendors were left thinking, "What do we do now?"
Though she had never been a business owner, with a little nudging and a good team behind her, Gonzales decided to open her own shop. She took a leap of faith and opened the store, turning favorite pastime to livelihood.
"I love to shop," said Gonzales, adding that the name of the store comes from a favorite saying of shopaholics: "It's not shopping, it's retail therapy."
Gonzales acquired the "empty shell of a space" and she, along with store manager Debra Thibodeau, did most of the decorating and painting work themselves over the next couple of months.
"I was covered in primer," Gonzales recalled with a laugh.
Since opening, Gonzales has nothing but good news to report about the turnout of shoppers who come shop the thousands of one-of-a-kind and unique items.
Gonzales credits the store's success to the talented local and out-of-state vendors.
"It's nothing to do with me," she said. "I owe it to them to make something of this."
Going forward, Gonzales says she aims for the store to eventually become a place to meet up with your girlfriends, with painting classes and a monthly yard sale.
"I just want to turn it into a social place," said Gonzales.
She also plans to expand the offerings with more vendors, and she has space to welcome new fun and funky vendors.
For more information, "Like" Retail Therapy, SRB, on Facebook, or call the store at 267-0990. Better yet, stop in the store in the strip east of Louis Louis, Monday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.


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