Expert: John Willemsens aka Advayavadananda - 9/1/2008

Question
What are some differences and similarities among Buddhism, Hinduism, and Judaism?

Answer
Hello McKenzie,

In Buddhism there is no god and most sects believe in karma and, although there is no soul, in some form of reincarnation. Advayavada Buddhism does not believe in reincarnation.

Hinduism is the collective name for the belief in India in a great variety of mythological deities, and very strongly in karma and reincarnation. Advaita Vedanta believes that the human soul or atman is a part of the supreme being Brahman.

Judaism is essentially a monotheistic religion based on the first five books of the Bible (Torah, Pentateuch, Taurah).

There is a lot about all this on the Internet.

Regards,
Advayavadananda.