History & Civics
Complete the chart to understand the similarities and dissimilarities between Jainism and Buddhism.
| Jainism | Buddhism | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Founder | ||
| 2. Belief in God | ||
| 3. Languages used | ||
| 4. Important Books | ||
| 5. Two famous religious places |
Answer
| Jainism | Buddhism | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Founder | Rishabhadev | Gautam Buddha |
| 2. Belief in God | Jainism did not believe in God or the vedas. It opposed all forms of rituals and religious practices. | Buddhism was silent about the existence of God and didn't accept the vedas. |
| 3. Languages used | Prakrit language | Pali language |
| 4. Important Books | Purvas, Angas and Upangas. | Tripitakas and Jatakas. |
| 5. Two famous religious places | The Dilwara temples at Mount Abu and Palitana in Gujarat. | Stupas at Sanchi and Viharas at Bodh Gaya. |