Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism gained prominence and popularity during a period of great religious exploration. While these religions have some similarities, they also have some distinct differences. The key to all three of these is lighting. Let's look at some other similarities between them. Buddhism and Jainism originated and developed individually in the same geographical area of ​​India without believing in the existence of God, but recognize a higher human form. All three religions believe in a cycle of birth, death and rebirth with the possibility of breaking free from this cycle. Buddhism calls it Nirvana, Jainism calls it moksha and Hindus call it samsara. Buddhism believes in the path of liberation; which is good conduct and good deeds, as mentioned in the Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, the Five Perceptions and other moral conduct. Jainism has a similar path of liberation; follow right perception, right knowledge and right conduct, and one must overcome worldly desires and feelings to achieve liberation or become a perfect soul. Hinduism believes in the 4 steps of the Vedas in seeking Brahman and observing dharma. Another similarity that all three have is mediation and Yoga. Buddhism emphasizes the practice of mediation and other forms of Yoga, to focus on the inner self. In Jainism, meditation and other yoga practices are essential for self-purification and liberation. Hinduism also places emphasis on the practice of meditation and other forms of yoga, which not only help one focus on the truth of life but also facilitate the path to enlightenment and liberation. Buddhism and Jainism are peaceful religions with non-violence at the core of their thinking... middle of paper... they are not accepted by the Jains and even the Hindus do not recognize even a single scripture of the Jains. Buddhist rejects extreme asceticism as well as great wealth while most Hindus believe in extreme asceticism. Buddhists also do not believe in the Vedas, instead they firmly believe in the teachings of Lord Buddha and Buddhist scriptures. Buddhists do not believe in life stages that people can enter into any stage at any time depending on their spiritual preparation. Hindus believe in the four stages of life, also known as "ashramas": Brahamacharya Ashram or student life, Grihastha Ashram or family life, Vanprastha Ashram or the age at which a person leaves all worldly desires and home, and Sanyasa Ashram - when a person meditates and awaits the ultimate truth, death. Works Cited History of World Societies