Learn about the comparison between Jainism and Buddhism. Mahavira and Buddha were contemporaries and there was much in common between Buddhism and Jainism. Because of striking resemblances between the two, certain scholars have opined that Jainism owes its origin to Buddhism or Jainism is only a branch of Buddhism. Weber said, "Jains are merely the oldest sects of Buddhism." Lassen [...]
In this essay we will discuss about Jainism. After reading this essay you will learn about:- 1. Introduction to Jainism 2. Life of Mahavira 3. Main Jaina Sects 4. Growth of Jainism 5. Jaina Doctrines and Philosophy 6. Jaina Sanghas 7. Causes of the Rise of Jainism 8. Causes of the Decline of Jainism 9. Religious Texts of Jainas 10. [...]
In this essay we will discuss about Buddhism. After reading this essay you will learn about:- 1. Introduction to Buddhism 2. Life of Mahatma Buddha 3. The Religious Texts of Buddhists 4. The Principles and Philosophy of Mahatma Buddha 5. The Buddhist Sangha 6. The Main Buddhist Sects 7. The Vajrayana or the Vehicle of Thunderbolt 8. Causes of the [...]