The Nature of Religion

STUDIES OF RELIGION THE NATURE OF RELIGION REPORT Introduction Islam and Buddhism are two distinct religious traditions that provide their own meaningful responses to the fundamental questions about life. Their views on issues relating to the possibility of a Supreme Being, the purpose of life and their understanding of the cycle of life and death are all quite distinct from each other, but at the same time, having minor similarities. These can be seen in …

…created this earth. Buddhism also teaches that humans can be reincarnated when they die, while in Muslims believe that after death, there is a life of eternal duration. Although their main similarities are minor, the two religions can relate to the existence of a supreme reality after life on earth, with Buddhists believing in Nirvana and Muslims believing in Heaven. The religions also believe in committing good deeds in order to enter these supreme realities.