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Jainism and Buddhism
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The Buddhist belief of soul's transitoryness is not shared by other Indian thinkers but the Jains have solved the problem by applying their theory of Anekantvad. They contend that purely from theoratic stand point the soul (Jiva) is permanent, but when it is in association of Ajiva (Pudgala) it assumes a body which is transitory and it appears that it dies along with its body which is transitory.
Buddhism has passed through three phases in its development as Mahayana, Hinayan and Vajrayana. And has lost its original fervour not only in the concept of Ahimsa but in various other philosophical aspects. Our present discussion is based on what Gautam Buddha preached during his life time.
Jainism and Buddhism have greatly influenced Indian culture. Some common points between them are as under :
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Both are principally ascetic in nature which can be discribed as "Nivruti Dharma" as distinguished from "Pravruti Dharma" of Vedanta.
Reason is that both follow Shramana tradition."
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