Question

What does Buddhism and Hinduism have in common

Answer 1

1) Both believe in reincarnation. 2) Both believe there are many different paths to enlightenment. 3) Both believe that our suffering is caused by excessive attachment to things and people in the physical world.4) Both believe in an ultimate spiritual reality beyond the illusions of the physical world.

5) Both practice meditation and other forms of yoga.

6) Both believe that eventually all living spirits will achieve enlightenment and liberation, even if it takes many incarnations.Remember that in Mahayana Buddhism, the original teachings of the Buddha are assimilated to Hindu practices, including prayers, gods (even the Buddha as god in all his many incarnations). Mahayana Buddhism also introduces the idea of (temporary) heavens and hells.