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No creator god
- There is no creator god in Jainism.
- There is no creator god in Buddhism.
No creation myth
- There is no creation myth in Jainism, a first beginning is not knowable.
- There is no creation myth in Buddhism, a first beginning is not knowable.
Previous founders
- Mahavira was not the founder, but rather the re-discoverer of the truth according to Jainism.
- Buddha was not the founder, but rather the re-discoverer of the truth according to Buddhism.
24 prior teachers
- According to Jainism there are 24 known tirthankaras who discovered the truth after a time when the teachings were lost.
- According to Buddhism (Buddhavamsa) there were 24 previous Buddhas who discovered the truth (plus 3 in prehistoric times and Gotama-Buddha for a total of 28.
Warrior caste
- Mahavira was born into the ksatriya caste (warrior caste).
- Buddha was born into the ksatriya caste (warrior caste).
Siddhatha
- Mahavira was born to a ksatriyan chief named Siddhatha.
- Buddha was to a ksatriyan chief and Buddha's birth name was Siddhatha.
Yasoda
- Mahavira married a woman named Yasoda.
- Buddha married a woman named Yasoda.
One child
- Mahavira had one child (a daughter).
- Buddha had one child (a son).
Height of 6 feet
- It is reported that Mahavira was 6 feet tall (1.83m)
- It is reported that Buddha was 6 feet tall (1.83m)
Enlightenment under a tree
- Mahavira renounced the world at age 20 attained enlightenment under a tree at 28 and lived to 72 years.
- Buddha renounced the world at age 29 attained enlightenment under a tree at 35 and lived to 80 years.
Asceticism
- Mahavira practiced asceticism toward enlightenment.
- Buddha practiced asceticism toward / prior to enlightenment.
Dharma Shramana
- Jainism is in the Dharma category of religions that practice Shramana, which includes forms of renunciation and mental purification.
- Buddhism is in the Dharma category of religions that practice Shramana, which includes forms of renunciation and mental purification.
Yellow
- The color yellow is associated with Mahavira
- The color yellow is associated with Buddha (he wore yellow robes) and yellow is a common color in Buddhist temples
Rejection of caste
- Jainism rejects caste distinctions based on birth.
- Buddhism rejects caste distinctions based on birth.
5 precepts
- There are 5 great vows or precepts in Jainism.
- There are 5 primary precepts in Buddhism.
First Precept of Ahimsa
- The first precept in Jainism is Ahimsa (non-violence), which extends to all living beings.
- The first precept in Buddhism is to not kill, which extends to all living beings.
Second precept
- A second precept in Jainism is Satya (truthfulness).
- A second precept in Buddhism is truthfulness.
Third precept
- A third precept in Jainism is Asteya (not stealing).
- A third precept in Buddhism is not stealing.
Fourth precept
- A fourth precept in Jainism is Brahmacharya (celibacy for monks and nuns no sexual misconduct for lay people).
- A fourth precept in Buddhism is to refrain from sexual misconduct (celibacy for monks and nuns).
Fifth precept
- A fifth precept in Jainism in is Aparigraha non-materialism, non-attachment to material things.
- A fifth precept in Buddhism is refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness. (The only precept of the 5 which is somewhat different, but not completely different since the Buddhist version is also calling for no attachment.)
Fourfold assembly
- Mahavira instituted a fourfold assembly of monks, nuns, lay men, and lay women.
- Buddha instituted a fourfold assembly of monks, nuns, lay men, and lay women.
Nirvana (Nibbana)
- Jainism teaches that one must undergo pure conduct, practice meditation and attain enlightenment, release from rebirth.
- Buddhism teaches that one must undergo pure conduct, practice meditation and attain enlightenment, release from rebirth.
The other shore
- In Jainism the tirthankaras are known as ford-makers, who have crossed the river of samsara and rebirth.
- In Buddhism the simile of crossing the ocean to the other shore is frequently used to describe enlightenment, nibbana.