Comparative Analysis ofHinduism, TheravadaBuddhism, and Mahayana

Hinduism and Buddhism both originated in __________.

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

concept.

Buddhism is closely linked to its founder ______________ who is also referred to

as the Buddha or the “Enlightened One.”

The concept of ___________ 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

_____________.

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

___________ caused by attachment to impermanent entities.

In ___________, the monastic way of life ensures the path toward enlightenment

_______________ 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 ________________.

_________ 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.