Ompare and contrast buddism and hinduism. why are these two faiths often grouped together as dharmic faiths?

Hinduism strongly believes in 'Atman', the soul and 'Brahman', the eternity of self. As per Buddhism, there is no concept of the self or I and salvation involved in realizing this concept. Hindus worship several gods and goddesses.

-Both Believe in karma:good/evil actions will find there way back to you. -Hinduism believed in several gods and goddess where as Buddhism didn't believe in any gods. - Hinduism has a caste system, but Buddhism does not. -Buddhism has an eight fold path that helps you reach nirvana.

Desire is suffering – Hinduism and eventually Buddhism teaches that desire leads to suffering and the removal of desire leads to a cessation of suffering. Cosmology and worldview – Both religions share the concept of multiple heavens and hell's

The Basic Teachings of Buddha which are core to Buddhism are: The Three Universal Truths; The Four Noble Truths; and. The Noble Eight-fold Path

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