Most Hindus practice devotion (bhakti) to either a form of Lord Vishnu or Lord Shiva. Plus did you know their are schools of Hinduism that do not devote time to worship one god and believe only a universal god or energy existed. Definitions of Moksha and Nirvana: Moksha: Moksha is liberation from all sorrow and attainment of enlightenment. In Hindu society, one's dharma may vary depending upon their caste, and in what stage of life they are in. Hinduism and Buddhism both believe in natural law or Dharma and also believed in the cycle of rebirth or samsara. The teachings and emphasis may appear different but the essence is the same. Instead, Yoga (which literally means Yoke, as in to be yoked to God), consists of 8 different practices as follow: Abstention from sins such as theft, violence, sex, greed, dishonesty Postures (known as Asana), which are familiar to most Westerners Contemplation COMMENTS ON THIS ARTICLE: You are for the most part correct but I feel their are a few misconceptions about Hinduism. Google Classroom Facebook Twitter. The concept includes not only one's performance of religious acts, but how they act in society and how they act toward their family responsibilities. But if you go all the way then is liberation. In fact the Vedic stories were there simply to explain how energy worked and its various forms. As such in Hinduism you can worship impersonal god or on your own do practices to achieve enlightenment.

In the contemporary world, it begs the question if it is even possible for us to be reincarnated as something or someone else. Simply put the Vedas are not to be interpreted literally but concept wise. Varanasi: sacred city. Nirvana: Nirvana is a concept in Buddhism that is believed to be the end of all sufferings. As such no contradiction. It is a common misconception to translate Nirvana as meaning "Paradise," or as "Heaven." Email. Beliefs made visible: Hindu art in South Asia . Only one school of Rig Veda for example remains because invaders killed off many priests who practiced those schools, besides they couldn't own land and were only supposed to pray in temples. Thus they had to do what their parents did and make sacrifices to contribute to making the society great together. It is imperative to deal with these ruthlessly to go forward or repeat the cycle. Found this amazing article that eloborates on the Re-incarnation as per Hinduism. I cannot admit that the variances between the different segments of dharma as later interpreted by Mahavir( Jain) and Gautama Buddha or Guru Nanak( Sikh).

Please note: comment moderation is enabled and may delay your comment. And even then one could move between castes if they were dissatisfied with their position in society. The concept of the lack of a constant sould is known as anatta. Similarly, afflictions in this life are often explained away as the effects of Karma from a previous life (or from misdeeds earlier in this life).

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For Buddha knowledge of rebirth was an integral part of his Nirvana (spiritual awakening) which he attained under the famous Bodhi tree in north India. as such what Buddhist monks do is the same as Hindu yogis who practice severe austerities to achieve enlightenment.

All the "castes" were supposed to be equal and treated with respect. Thank you. Nirvana itself is something of an abstract concept. Please note, Muslims do NOT believe in ANY form of reincarnation.I was just reading the Dalai Lama’s description of Tibetan Buddhist belief regarding reincarnation and rebirth and it does not coincide with some of the statements in this article:Re-incarnation is something that we just can’t wrap our mind around. Hinduism and Buddhism are both very popular religious philosophies across India. Mostly for the renunciate like Buddhism, but in both are also the agamas and nigamas. Sort by: Top Voted.

The Buddha Garden is based in San Rafael, California, and you are supporting a woman-owned / minority owned business (I am originally from Thailand!) Each god is seen as one manifestation of the one Supreme God. REBIRTH, REINCARNATION, SAMSARA. Hinduism, ahh yes, God is great and the yugas are changing follow your varna, wait till you're old to go be sannyas in the aranyaka.