Several issues related to Hindu-Buddhist
Hinduism and Buddhism have several important characteristics. Here are some of them:
a. Hinduism
Syncretism or the fusion of cultures between Aryan and Dravidian beliefs have spawned Hinduism. Aryan and Dravidian have similarities in terms of confidence. Both nations believe there are many gods (polytheism). Therefore, the confidence to believe that some Hindu gods. In general, the gods of the Hindu religion is closely related to the forces of nature.
Hindu scriptures are regarded as the oldest books are the Vedas. In addition to the Vedas, there is also a book of Brahmins and the Upanishads.
b. Buddhism
Sidharta Gautama Buddha or Buddhism spread first in the Deer Park, Village Sarmath, India. Buddha's teachings gradually received from the common people because it does not recognize caste. Buddhist teachings based on the scriptures Tripitaka (three baskets).
Principles of Buddhism include three things, namely how to eliminate karma, break the cycle of samsara, and attain nirvana. Furthermore, Buddhism is divided into two major streams that flow Hinayana and Mahayana.
