Question

Write differences.

Buddhism and Jainism

Answer 1

No.	Buddhism	Jainism
1.	Buddhism gave great importance to moral upliftment of humans and directed people to lead moral lives. It insisted on virtues like charity, self-sacrifice, control over passions and non-injury in thought and action. These virtues are widely practiced through the Buddhist way of life.	Jain teachings are based on the Theory of Karma, similar to the Hindu Doctrine of Karma. However, ahimsa (non- harming) and tapas (penance) are important and integral components of the Jain way of life.
2.	Sacred Buddhist literature (Tripitakas) were written in the language of common people, namely, Pali.	Mahavir’s teachings were in the language of common people, namely, Ardhamagadhi.
3.	Buddha seems to advocate the middle path based on the Four Noble Truths and the Eight-fold Path.	Jainism advocated an austere and strict lifestyle based on penance.
4.	Over a period of time, Buddhism split into sects which include Hinayana (Lesser Vehicle) and Mahayana (Greater vehicle). Vajarayan comes much later in the 8 th century CE.	Over a period of time, Jainism split into sect which include Digambaras (sky clad) and Shvetambaras (white clad).
5.	Buddhism had less rigid rules and regulations. So, it spread beyond India.	Jainism had rigid rules and regulations as compared to Buddhism.