Question

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select the correct answer.
in which ways are buddhism and hinduism similar?
a. both follow a system of dharma, or caste.
b. both worship multiple gods and goddesses.
c. both believe in the process of reincarnation.
d. both get their beliefs from the rig veda.

Explanation:

• Option A: Buddhism rejects the caste system. Hinduism has a caste - based dharma system, while Buddhism emphasizes the equality of all beings in the path to enlightenment.
• Option B: Buddhism is not polytheistic in the traditional sense. While some forms of Buddhism have devotional aspects with multiple deities (in Mahayana and Vajrayana), the core of Buddhism is about the Buddha's teachings and the path to nirvana. Hinduism is a polytheistic religion with a vast pantheon of gods and goddesses.
• Option C: Both Hinduism and Buddhism believe in reincarnation. In Hinduism, the cycle of samsara (birth, death, and rebirth) is governed by karma. Buddhism also has the concept of rebirth, although its understanding of the nature of the entity that is reborn (it rejects the Hindu concept of a permanent atman or self) is different.
• Option D: The Rig Veda is a foundational text of Hinduism. Buddhism has its own set of scriptures, such as the Tripitaka.

Answer:

C. Both believe in the process of reincarnation.