Questions tagged [buddhism]
For questions about how Buddhism relates to Hinduism. See also Buddhism.SE.
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Is it fair to say that all of Tantric Buddhism is stolen Hindu Tantra ? That every Hindu Tantric goddess was in Hinduism before claimed by Buddhists?
Didn't they (the Buddhists) pretty much just steal all this stuff from us ?
Which happens, historically, with cultures, I understand.
But so many religious scholars claim these Tantric sadhanas and ...
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What is hindu equivalent of Rainbow body in Tibetan Buddhism?
In Tibetan Buddhism, also called as Dzogchen, there is a phenomenon called Rainbow body, in which an enlightened person will merge into light leaving only hair and nails behind, considered as a ...
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Are there any Buddhist deities apart from the Buddha that is worshipped by Hindus?
Buddha is famously worshipped by Hindus as an avatāra of Bhagavāna Viṣṇu. Tārā & Chinnamāstā are considered as Buddhist deities adapted by Hindus. Are there any more such cases ?
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Is Buddhism Adharma?
According to Hinduism, would Buddhism be considered Adharmic?
I don't know much about Buddhism but it's a widespread Belief that they don't accept the authority of Vedas? But some also say they don't ...
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How is jiva related to ayusankhara?
Is concept of jiva comparable to the Buddhist notion of āyusaṅkhārā ()? Here is one translation of ayusankhara:
As fast as that man is, as fast as the sun and moon are, and as fast
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Does Namuci reemerge after battling Indra?
The sutta Nipātha of the Buddhist cannon tells of Buddha's victory over Namuci. How can Buddha encounter Namuci if Indra has already defeated Namuci in the RigVeda? Does Namuci get restored?
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Revival of Buddhism in India
The Buddha remained silent on the matters pertaining to existence of God and so to the of man/God relationship as it was felt unnecessary or inconsequential.
There been attempts by leading Hindu ...
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Why does Ramayan and Mahabharat are present in different religions like Buddhism, Jainism and Kabir panthis
Why does Jainism, Buddhism and Kabir panthis and some other religions have their own versions of Ramayana and Mahabharata where they have shown their own deities as Supreme instead of Sri Rama and Sri ...
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who declared Gautama Buddha 9th incarnation of Vishnu
In some temples, Gautam Buddha is depicted as the 9th avatar of Vishnu. Despite researching various sources, I couldn't find a definitive reference for this. While some temples regard Balarama as the ...
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Can anyone debunk this claim regarding Non Hindus and other religion as per Hindu scriptures
I found this image online which contains references from Vedas and Puranas regarding disbelievers and blasphemers and how Hindu scriptures condemn them. Can anyone explain/debunk these claims?
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Is there any evidence to prove that Ramayan and Mahabharata are not Copied From Buddhist Jatakas. The Dashratha and Gatha Jatakas
I have seen many Buddhist claiming that Ramayana and Mahābhārata are copied from their Jatakas. Even Wikipedia says that Dashrata Jataka is oldest attested version of Ramayana.
Is there any evidence ...
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As per Hinduism, What happens to those who follow Nihilist Philosophies like Buddhism?
Since Buddhism is regarded as a heretic path as per all the scriptures of hinduism,
What would ultimately happen to those who follow Nihilst philosophies like Buddhism as per hinduism?
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Difference between Hinduism and Buddhist Tara maa
A Shakti worshipper worships the 2nd mahavidya , Tara maa , which resembles the one present in Tara pith temple . This is a Hindu perception, but in Buddhism also there is mention and strong practice ...
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Why Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism require to do blasphemy against our dharma and God like shri ram,hanuman and shri krishna to promote their faith? [closed]
I have respected Jainism, buddhism and Sikhism from childhood, but now, I only tolerate them (due to current law)because their scriptures are blasphemous against shri hari and mahadev avtars.
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If Ayodhya Ram temple is so dear to Hindus, why don't we see lord Krishna ever visiting ayodhya/talk about his last avtar ? (500 years dream of hindus [duplicate]
Heard that avatars concept is fabricated at the time of Buddhism.
