Compare and Contrast the Principles of Hinduism and Buddhism

Essay

Compare and contrast the principles of Hinduism and Buddhism.B.C.by Siddhartha Gautama,an Indian prince who renounced his wealth to pursue an ascetic lifestyle and spiritual perfection.Unlike Hinduism,Buddhism does not support the caste system.Nor does Buddhism advocate the kind of extreme ascetic behavior that is encouraged by Hinduism.Nevertheless,like Hindus,Buddhists stress the afterlife and spiritual achievement rather than involvement in this world.But unlike Hinduism,the lack of support for the caste system and extreme ascetic behavior suggests that a Buddhist society may represent a more fertile ground for entrepreneurial activity than a Hindu culture.