Interfaith Eastern Religions Summary

Author(s): Pravin K Shah
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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Eastern (Indian) Religion Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism
Common Features (continued):
Freedom to choose God(s)/no-God
No Judgment Day
No Eternal Hell/Heaven
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• Worshipping - All Day
Universe Exists in Endless Cycle
Religious Symbols (OM, Swastika, Lotus)
• Cremation
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Systems of Philosophy Developed
Brahmana System (Hinduism)
Samana System (Jainism, Buddhism)
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