> hinduism vs buddhism,what's the deal there? why are they at odds? they're not. the only disagreement is on whether the atman exists or not. hindus believe atman (the self) exists, while buddhists say there is no atman/self. what you call "atman" is just an aggregate of different traits. but fundamentally they both have the same philosophy that comes from the upanishadic era. buddhism was also against rituals, without realizing that rituals are a means to inculcate order, discipline and traditions in people's minds, personal lives and the society at large, helping them function more cohesively.
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