Comparative Analysis ofHinduism, TheravadaBuddhism, and Mahayana

Hinduism and Buddhism both originated in (a)   .

In Hinduism and Buddhism (Mahayana and Theravada), (a)   is an integral

concept.

Buddhism is closely linked to its founder (a)   who is also referred to

as the Buddha or the “Enlightened One.”

The concept of (a)   involves the accumulation of one’s past deeds that

have a direct effect on one’s present condition; the universal law of causality.

Buddhist moral thoughts and actions are principally guided by the

(a)   .

In Buddhism, the principal purpose of one’s life is to terminate all forms of

(a)   caused by attachment to impermanent entities.

In (a)   , the monastic way of life ensures the path toward enlightenment

(a)   offers enlightenment to anyone, not only for the members of

the monastic order, but also for those with families and secular careers

Honoring women in Hindu society as a fundamental teaching has been laid down

in one of the supplementary arms of the Vedas, the (a)   .

(a)   is the final meaning of life that involves enlightenment, self-

realization, or union with god. For the Hindus, this is the most difficult goal of life

to accomplish.