The Difference between Hinduism & Buddhism
The main religions in the South and South-East Asian regions are Buddhism and Hinduism.Lord Buddha who invented Buddhist philosophy partly recognizes the gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon.Buddha believes "Hell theory" as like Hindus where the condemned souls are tortured and incarcerated by the attendants of YAMA the "King of the nether world".At the same time Buddha does not believe in individual "Atman" or a "Soul" in living creatures. Buddha says that there is no "Soul' in human-beings or other living creatures but point-out that there is only a "living force"(Consciousness).This living force determines the living-path of an individual and is guided by the "Karma" or the past deeds of a living creature in this or previous carnations! For instance if you had a good "Karma" in the past,you will be born in a wealthy family and enjoy all things in life. The living force is impermanent according to Lord...