In this essay I will be comparing the rituals, and festivals chosen from two different religions. The two religions that I will be comparing are Judaism and Buddhism.
Judaism and Buddhism have many rituals and beliefs. There is a wide range of Jewish beliefs, Stan Fischler emphasizes on these major points. Reformed Jews believe that being Jewish gives them a common culture, while Orthodox Jews try to keep all the laws and customs commanded by the Torah. The basic Jewish religious beliefs is in the existence of one, eternal, invisible God. The Jews also believe they were chosen to receive God's Torah. They believe that by looking at its many meaning, and by living according to its laws, they can spread justice throughout the world. At the right time, they believe that the Messiah will come to bring this perfect world. Reward for good deeds will largely be granted in the world to come. Jews believe that seven weeks after the Israelites left Egypt, God chose them to receive the Torah. Moses climbed Mount Sinai to hear the Torah and bring the Commandments back to the people, carved into stone tablets. They also believe that on the first day of the creation of the world, God made night and day. Earth and heaven were created on the second day, and seas and land were created on the third day. On the forth day, the Sun, Moon and stars were created, and on the fifth day, the fish and birds. On the sixth day God made all animals and people. On the seventh day God rested. Many Jews carry out even everyday activities in special ways, believing that this brings them closer to God. Water is a symbol of purity in Judaism and is used in other ceremonies. People sometimes immerse themselves in "living water" - rain, river or sea water in a special pool called a Mikveh. A convert to Judaism uses the Mikveh as a symol to show re-birth as a Jew. Judaism is observed in the home as well as the synagogue, in the home, such as Kashrut, the preparation of food so that it is ritually acceptable, for example Kosher foods.
Religions The religions of Buddhism, Judaism, the Egyptians, and the Greeks vary in several different ways. ... The religion of Buddhism believes that the "Buddha" is a divine savior. ... The religion of Judaism believes in monotheism. ... Judaism is a moral religion, which believes in sin, heaven, and hell. Like Buddhism, Judaism has a set of rules. ...
Judaism is one of the world's oldest religions, being founded around 2000 BC. ... Judaism views life as lived once only, and history is linear and progressing toward a decisive end. ... Ritual and ceremony are important within Judaism. ... Modern events, such as the Holocaust and the founding of the Jewish state of Israel in 1948, are significant in modern Judaism. ... For Dummies ® Buddhism Buddhism is named after the founder of Buddhism, the Buddha (Enlightened ...
Judaism is a lot similar in many ways with Chrisianity, Buddhism, and Islam. ... In this paragraph I will be explaining the relationships in Sabbath ceremonies among the 4 religions relating back to Judaism. ... Judaism, Chrisianity, and Islam are all monotheistic which means that they have a belief in only one god. Buddhism believes in many gods which represent different things. Judaism is also a lot different from other religions to because theirs a lot of rules you have to follow depending on what form of Judaism you practice. ...
Judaism is probably the religion that has no clear answer on this subject. There is no two people in Judaism who will completely agree on this subject. ... Buddhism is the religion that is most pro-gay in comparison to the other major world religions. ... Buddhism has many countries that are free of homophobia such as Thailand. Buddhism treats and judges homosexuals exactly the same way they would treat heterosexuals. ...
Buddhism is an extremely unique religion in many ways. The major aspect of Buddhism that sets it apart from all other religions is that its founder Siddhartha Gotama, the Buddha, claims to be a human and only a human (rahula, p. 1). The Buddha was not a god and the philosophy of Buddhism does not entail any theistic world-view. ... Buddhism and Judaism are both predominantly male-dominated religions. ...
The comparison of Christianity and other religions is not only interesting but somewhat astonishing to me. Judaism is primarily practiced by the Jewish people and Israel is a Jewish nation. ... The primary religions in China are Taoism and Confucianism (Buddhism is also practiced). ... If I had to make a comparison I would say that Shinto is more like the religions of China since there is no belief in one God as a creator. ... Buddhism is also much different from Christianity. ...
After Christianity, the next seven largest religions are Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Animism/Paganism, Judaism, Confuciansim, and Daoism. Similarities and differences exist among Judaism, Christianity, Animism/Paganism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, and Daoism, however the greatest similarities can be seen with Buddhism and Hinduism, and the greatest differences can be seen with Christianity, Hinduism, and Animism/Paganism. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are very similar. ... There are many similarities between Hinduism, Buddhism, and Daoism. ... Daoism is very different than Hin...
Judaism Judaism first appeared in or around 587 B.C.E., in the Egyptian/Mesopotamian region. Judaism made its start as "Yahwehism", the religion of the Israelites. In contrast with modern day Judaism, you can find many similarities, yet there are some major differences. ... The Kabbalah is a more mystical and mysterious study of Judaism. ... Hasidism, another form of Judaism, focuses primarily on upholding the ancient traditions of Judaism. ...
