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    - Buddhism and Jainism both originated in India and are polytheistic religions. Buddhism is centered on the teachings of Gautama Buddha and Jainism is centered on the teachings of Mahavira. - The main goals of Buddhism are to gain enlightenment, while the goals of Jainism are based on non-violence and liberation of the soul. - Both religions do not believe in a creator god and emphasize concepts like non-attachment, non-violence, and liberation from rebirth and suffering.

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    - Buddhism and Jainism both originated in India and are polytheistic religions. Buddhism is centered on the teachings of Gautama Buddha and Jainism is centered on the teachings of Mahavira. - The main goals of Buddhism are to gain enlightenment, while the goals of Jainism are based on non-violence and liberation of the soul. - Both religions do not believe in a creator god and emphasize concepts like non-attachment, non-violence, and liberation from rebirth and suffering.

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    Buddhism is centered upon the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha,

    whereas Jainism is centered on the life and teachings of Mahavira.


    Buddhism is a polytheistic religion and it's main goal is to gain
    enlightenment. Jainism is also a polytheistic religion and it's goals are based
    on non-violence and liberation the soul.

    Place of origin Nepal, India India.

    Place of Monasteries, nunneries, pagodas and Temple


    worship temples.

    Practices Practices of the Threefold Training: Five vows of Truth, Non-violence,


    Morality, Concentration, and Wisdom. Non-stealing, Non-attachment, control
    This life is suffering, and the only way over desires and senses. Greater
    to escape from this suffering is to emphasis on non-violence and truth.
    dispel one's cravings and ignorance by Also follow 3 jewels of Right
    practising the Eightfold Path. Perception, Right Knowledge and
    Right Conduct

    Belief of God Buddhism does not believe in a Jainism does not believe in a Creator
    Creator God. God.

    Founder Gautama Buddha (born as Prince Rishabhdev- 1st Tirthankar in this era,
    Siddhartha) Further revived by Vardhaman
    Mahavir- 24th and final Tirthankar of
    this era

    About Following the teachings of the Buddha Following the teachings of Mahavira.

    Scriptures Tripitaka - a vast volume of 3 main Religious scriptures called Agamas.


    sections: the Discourses, the Discipline Many other canonical texts.
    and the Absolute

    Followers Buddhists Jains.

    Time of origin 2,500 years ago, circa 563 B.C.E. Very ancient. One of the oldest
    (Before Common Era) religions as origin of 1st Tirthankar is
    too ancient and obscure. Mahavir (24th
    Tirthankar) born in 599 B.C.E.

    Population 300-450 Million, but Theravada 50-60 million


    Buddhists: 100-150 million

    Use of statues Used often. Used often.

    Original Original language is Magada, language Ancient texts were written in various
    Language(s) used during the lifetime of the Buddha, languages, predominantly in Magadhi,
    which is the universal language language prevalent at time of Mahavir
    (understood all over the universe) and Buddha.

    Symbols Wheel. Swastika

    Three Jewels The Buddha, the Dharma, and the Right perception, right knowledge,
    Sangha right conduct

    Virtue on Compassion Ahimsa (meaning non-violence, or


    which religion pacifism).
    is based upon

    sects Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana, Digambara, Svetambara


    and so on.

    Saints No saints. Only upright or virtuous 24 Tirthankars who revive religion in


    persons, Arhats, etc. those who follow different eras.
    exactly the Buddha's teachings.

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