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BUDDHISM AND JAINISM

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BUDDHISM

  • Sri Buddha founded Buddhism.
  • Philosophy of Buddhism was in tune with agrarian economic setup.
  • Ahimsa was given emphasis

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THE TRIPITAKAS

  • The Tripitakas written in Pali language comprise the main tenets of Buddhism.
  • The tripitakas are-1) Vinaya pitaka 11) Sutta Pitaka 111) Abhidhamma Pitaka

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CONTRIBUTIONS OF BUDDHISM

  • Administrative system of SANGHAS.
  • Many caves, temples were built for spread of Buddhism. These are evidences for progress in field of art and architecture.
  • Promoted trade and cultural relations between India and neighbouring countries.
  • Buddhist viharas played mahor role in spread of education in India.

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REASONS FOR DECLINE OF BUDDHISM

  • Teachings and ideologies failed to receive support from later rulers.
  • Splitted into 2sects – Mahayana nad Hinayana.
  • Revival of vedic religion affected progress of Buddhism.

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JAINISM

  • Founder- Vardhamana Mahavira
  • There are 24 Thirthankaras.
  • Mahavira was the 24th.
  • Teachings of Jainism was against all sorts of harm towards humans and living beings.
  • Jainism was also against vedic practices and caste system.

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CONTRIBUTIONS OF JAINISM

  • Mahavira asked people to lead right life by following principles of right belief, right knowledge and right action.
  • Jainism encouraged construction of stone pillars, statues and temples.
  • Ex:Gomatheshwar temple in Sravanavelgola karnataka.

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GOMATHESHWAR TEMPLE

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REASONS FOR DECLINE OF JAINISM

  • The separation of followers of Jainism into Svetambars and Digambars.

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COMMON FEATURE OF JAINISM AND BUDDHISM

  • Used language of commom man at that time for spread of ideologies which is Pali and Prakrit.