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Hinduism Vs Buddddhism

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Buddhism vs. Hinduism

Buddhism and Hinduism are both widely practiced throughout the world today. Although they were both created centuries ago, they have remained very popular (both in the top 5 religions). Today, both religions have evolved but still maintained most of their traditions and beliefs. Like almost all religions; Hinduism and Buddhism share similarities yet differ from one another at the same time.

One example of Hinduism differing from Buddhism is their caste system. The caste system divides the Hindu people into four major classes, Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra, and "untouchables," or people outside of all the classes. Members of certain castes have certain duties. Caste is determined by birth, allowing no social advancement, career choice, or individual freedom. The castes are socially ranked, forming an upper social division as well as lower ones. Buddhism, on the other hand, plays little role in the social or political structure of a society. Buddhism actually began as a reaction to the violence of Hindu society, including the brutality of the caste system. Buddhism concentrates not on the society, but on the individual. This can be observed in the movie “Little Buddha” directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, when Siddhartha finally sees the “other

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