Buddhism Compared to Christianity

1st hour World HistoryMakayla Jo Dixon

Similarity between Buddhism and

Christianity

Golden rule:

Both Religions base there teachings on the “golden rule”

Buddhism: Buddha based His ethics on the “golden rule” for the welfare of human beings.

Christianity: Jesus taught His ethics on the “golden rule” for the well being of His people.

Worship

There are a lot of similar objects and items used in both religions.

Buddhism: Includes monasticism, ringing bells, bowing, use of incenses and rosary, prayers and meditation.

Christianity: Use of monasticism, confession, cult images, ringing bells, use of rosary and

incense.

Differences between Buddhism and

Christianity

Gods

Buddhism had no set godly figures at first, but Christianity did.

Buddhism: Had no set godly figures at first, but later a few were introduced.

Christianity: In Christianity there is only one God, Jesus.

Salvation

Buddhist believe one must work for there salvation, But Christians believe salvation is a free gift to all who accept Jesus as there one God.

Buddhism: One must work for there salvation

Christianity: Salvation is free to all who will accept Jesus as there one God.

Concept of the World

Buddhism doesn’t believe in the beginning or end, but Christianity believes God created the world from nothing.

Buddhism: Doesn’t believe in the beginning or end.

Christianity: Believes God created the world from nothing.