Buddhism Vs Hinduism

One may, at first thought, believe that Buddhism and Hinduism are so similar as to be the same philosophy or religion, as you will; however, this is not the case, while there are many similarities, there are just as many differences. Buddhism and Hinduism both originated in India and advanced on Indian soil, at least in the early decades of their evolution. Both philosophies believe ignorance is the main cause of pain and suffering and that one's detachment from worldly things is paramount to living a spiritual life. Hinduism and Buddhism follow many of the same spiritual exercises such as the cultivation of the state of mind, including concentration and meditation, the existence of deities or gods, several hells and heavens or lower and higher worlds, and the emphasis of compassion and non-violence toward all living things. The most significant similarities are the illusionary nature of the world and the role karma plays in keeping men bound to this world via the reincarnation or the repeated building of karma in the recycling of births and deaths.