Question

What do the Jaina perspective and the Buddhist perspective share with each other that neither shares with the Hindu or Sanatana Dharma (Eternal Reality) traditions?

A) Both reject the idea of karma.
B) Both emphasize the importance of caste distinctions.
C) Both advocate for the concept of Brahman.
D) Both promote the idea of ahimsa or non-violence.

Answer 1

Jainism and Buddhism both advocate for ahimsa or non-violence and reject the caste system and the concept of Brahman, which are endorsed in Hindu traditions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Both Jainism and Buddhism share a central tenet that sets them apart from the Hindu tradition; this is the commitment to ahimsa or non-violence. Unlike Hinduism, which accepts the caste system as part of its social order, both Buddhism and Jainism reject rigid social structures, promoting egalitarian principles. Also, while Hinduism revolves around the concept of Brahman, which is the ultimate reality or world soul, both Buddhism and Jainism do not endorse this concept. In the case of Buddhism, there is a rejection of the eternal soul (Atman) and of the ultimate reality (Brahman), emphasizing instead the doctrine of dependent origination, which posits a causal relationship between past, present, and future events without the need for a permanent self. Similarly, Jainism does not advocate for Brahman but focuses on spiritual liberation through strict ethical codes and personal discipline.