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    The document compares key differences between Buddhism and Jainism. It outlines that according to Jainism, Moksha can only be attained after death, while Buddhism believes it can be attained in life. It also notes that Buddhism believes soul exists in living things but not non-living, while Jainism believes soul exists in all things living and non-living. After Nirvana, Buddhism believes the individual passes into nothingness while Jainism believes the soul remains in a pure state. The two religions also differ in their emphasis on conduct, language of texts, views on caste system, and royal support received. They both believe in karma but Jainism sees it as a real substance while Buddhism sees it as

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    The document compares key differences between Buddhism and Jainism. It outlines that according to Jainism, Moksha can only be attained after death, while Buddhism believes it can be attained in life. It also notes that Buddhism believes soul exists in living things but not non-living, while Jainism believes soul exists in all things living and non-living. After Nirvana, Buddhism believes the individual passes into nothingness while Jainism believes the soul remains in a pure state. The two religions also differ in their emphasis on conduct, language of texts, views on caste system, and royal support received. They both believe in karma but Jainism sees it as a real substance while Buddhism sees it as

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    Difference regarding conception Moksha : According to Buddhism, a man attains m Moksha is freedom from

    miseries and can be attained Moksha when he ends all the desires and can attain it while living in the world. But
    according, to Jainis only after death.

    On Soul : Buddhism : According to Buddhism, soul is an individuality that does exist in plants and animals,
    but not in non-living or inanimate things. Jainism : According to Jainism, soul is present in every animate and
    inanimate object of the universe including its elements - earth, water, wind, fire and air.

    On The Status And Evolution of Individual Beings : Buddhism After Nirvana, there is no soul, but the
    individuality of an individual that passes into nothingness, which is beyond any description and speculation.
    Jainism : After Nirvana, the soul continues to remain as an individual soul, but in the highest state of purity and
    enlightenment. 

    Regarding Conduct: Buddhism emphasises the eight noble piths whereas Jainism emphasises Tri Ratna.

    Language of Religious texts : Most of the Jain texts are in Sanskrit and Prakrit whereas Buddhist text are in
    Pali.
    Caste system : Jains opposed it but Buddhism opposed and attacked vehemently.

     Royal support and patronage : Buddhism received the royal support and patronage of kings like Ashoka and
    Kanishka. But Jainism could never receive strong royal support and Patronage.

    On Karma :Buddhism : Buddhism believes in the universality of Karma, which is a result of one's action.
    Jainism : Jainism also believes in the universality of karma and its effect on human beings. But, unlike
    Buddhism, karma, according to Jainism, is not a mere effect of one's actions, but a real substance that flows into
    each individual body or jiva. This karmic substance remains with a being until good conduct and self
    purification eliminates them.

    Sects Digambara (Sky-clad) Theravâda (Way of the Elders)


      Shwetâmbara (White-clad) Mahâyâna (Greater Vehicle)
      Terapantha (no temple) Vajrayâna (Vehicle of Diamond

    Epistemology Seven satyas (jiva, ajiva, âsrava, Four satyas (dukha-satya, samudaya-
    bandha, samvara, nirjarâ, moksha) satya, nirodha-satya, marga-satya)

    Founder Kâsapa Vardhamâna Gotama Siddhârtha

    http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-buddhism-and-vs-jainism/#ixzz2X9IGewhf
    http://rovo-mergingsouls.blogspot.in/2010/09/buddhism-jainism-school-of-buddhism.html

    http://www.terapanth.com/nusite/index.php?page=view/article/45/COMPARISON-BETWEEN-JAINISM--
    BUDDHISM

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