- Key differences between Buddhism and Brahmanism include the rejection of Vedic authority, the caste system, and animal sacrifices by Buddhism. - Concepts like Samsara (cycle of rebirth), Karma, and the goal of liberation from this cycle were shared ideas in the Indian intellectual milieu, adopted and reinterpreted by Buddhism. - The Buddhist path to liberation (Nirvana) differs from the Brahmanical concept of Moksha or union with Brahman. - The Eightfold Path provides a practical guide for ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom. - The focus in Buddhism is on self-reliance for achieving liberation through understanding the nature of reality and following the path, rather than reliance on a creator deity.
Which of the following statements are true about Buddhism? 1. Buddhism denied the authority of Vedas 2. Buddha's teachings were largely based on Brahmanic ideas of Punarjanma, Karma and Moksha 3. Buddhism was not practical and ethical 4. Buddhism accepts God as creator
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