Jainism Vs Buddhism Differences
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EXAMIVERSE
Comparative Overview
| Aspect | Buddhism | Jainism |
|---|---|---|
| Founder | Siddhartha Gautama (“Buddha”) | Mahavira (24th Tirthankara) |
| Core Path | Four Noble Truths; Eightfold Path | Five Vows (Pancha Mahāvrata); Triratna |
| Soul (Atman) | Denies permanent soul (anatta) | Affirms eternal soul (jiva) |
| Karma | Mental volitions shape future rebirths | Material particles attach to the soul |
| Non-violence (Ahimsa) | Important ethical principle | Supreme principle, extended to all beings |
| Asceticism | Middle Way (moderation) | Extreme austerity, fasting, self-mortification |
| Rituals & Practices | Meditation, mindfulness, monastic discipline | Daily vows, temple worship, tirtha pilgrimages |