Religions and Philosophy Questions

1. In your estimation, is Buddhism primarily a religion or a philosophy? Why? Why not?

2. What is unique and what is similar to the religions of Hinduism and Jainism, both of which existed in Siddhartha’s day?

3. What is significant about Siddhartha’s Four Sightings?

4. Are there any parallels, or hints of similarities, to any of the monotheistic religions practiced in the West?

5. What is the middle way, and how is this different from both Hinduism and Jainism.

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