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How is Buddhism similar to Hinduism A both religions believe the cycle of death and rebirth may be overcome through enlightenment B both religion believe in the existence of many gods rather than one God C both religions include and meditation as a regular spiritual practice and believe in karma D both religions believe that ascetic self-denial is the only way to spiritual enlightenment
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The most accurate statement highlighting the similarities between Buddhism and Hinduism is:
**C. Both religions include meditation as a regular spiritual practice and believe in karma.**
Both Buddhism and Hinduism incorporate meditation and other spiritual practices as essential elements of their paths. Additionally, the concept of karma, or the moral law of cause and effect, is fundamental to both religions, shaping their views on actions, consequences, and the cycle of rebirth.
While option A is partially true (both beliefs involve the cycle of death and rebirth and the pursuit of enlightenment), it does not capture the broader spiritual practices (like meditation) shared by both religions as explicitly as option C.
Options B and D do not accurately reflect the beliefs of both religions, as Buddhism does not revolve around the worship of many gods in the same way Hinduism does, and ascetic self-denial is not the only path to enlightenment in either tradition.
**C. Both religions include meditation as a regular spiritual practice and believe in karma.**
Both Buddhism and Hinduism incorporate meditation and other spiritual practices as essential elements of their paths. Additionally, the concept of karma, or the moral law of cause and effect, is fundamental to both religions, shaping their views on actions, consequences, and the cycle of rebirth.
While option A is partially true (both beliefs involve the cycle of death and rebirth and the pursuit of enlightenment), it does not capture the broader spiritual practices (like meditation) shared by both religions as explicitly as option C.
Options B and D do not accurately reflect the beliefs of both religions, as Buddhism does not revolve around the worship of many gods in the same way Hinduism does, and ascetic self-denial is not the only path to enlightenment in either tradition.