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What is the difference between buddhism and hinduism?

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buddhism

English

(wikipedia Buddhism)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The religion and philosophy founded by the Nepalese teacher (Gautama Buddha).

    • Derived terms

    * Hinayana Buddhism * Mahayana Buddhism * Theravada Buddhism * Vajrayana Buddhism * Won Buddhism * Zen Buddhism

    Related terms

    * Buddha * Buddhist

    hinduism

    English

    (wikipedia Hinduism)

    Noun

  • A religion, philosophy and culture native to India, characterized by the belief in reincarnation and a supreme oneness personified in many forms and natures.

    • Hypernyms

    * religion

    Related terms

    * Hindu

    See also

    * English words suffixed with -ism