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Jainism and Buddhism, Jainism, Buddhism - Coggle Diagram
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Jainism
Mahavira's teachings
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To attain moksha/freedom from karma (cycle of life & death), follow the triratnas preached by him.
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Spread of Jainism
It was preached in Prakrit, which people understood well.
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Mahavira's life
At the age of 30, he left home and became an ascetic. He meditated for 12 years and attained kaivalya (perfect knowledge)
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Contributions
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Art and architecture
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Jaina temples at Chittor, Khajuraho, Ranakpur
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Buddhism
Spread
The principles were easy to follow and Buddha preached equality which appealed to people in the rigid caste system.
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Spread to Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tibet, China, Japan and many SE Asian countries.
In 1st cent. BCE, split into Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism.
Contributions
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Educational centers such as Nalanda, Valabhi, Vikramashila
Beautiful stupas at Sanchi, Valabhi, and Nalanda.
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Chaityas (prayer halls), stupas, viharas (monasteries)
Teachings
Four Noble Truths
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Desires can be overcome by following the Middle path leading to nirvana or salvation (freedom from karma)
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Cause for decline
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Opposition from Shaivites and Vaishnavites, especially in the South weakened Buddhism.
Invasion of the Hunas, especially king Mihirakula
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Early life of Buddha
Saw the Four Great Sights - an old man, a sick man, a dead man and an ascetic. The first 3 convinced him of the endless sufferings of the world.
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Enlightenment - meditated for 49 days under a pipal tree near Gaya in Bihar and attained enlightenment. Was called Buddha (the enlightened one) from now.
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Founded by Gautama Buddha (born Siddhartha), a contemporary of Mahavira