Buddhism is centered upon the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha,

whereas Jainism is centered on the life and teachings of Mahavira.

Buddhism is a polytheistic religion and it's main goal is to gain
enlightenment. Jainism is also a polytheistic religion and it's goals are based
on non-violence and liberation the soul.

Place of origin Nepal, India India.

Place of Monasteries, nunneries, pagodas and Temple

worship temples.

Practices Practices of the Threefold Training: Five vows of Truth, Non-violence,

Morality, Concentration, and Wisdom.
This life is suffering, and the only way
to escape from this suffering is to
dispel one's cravings and ignorance by
practising the Eightfold Path.
Non-stealing, Non-attachment, control
over desires and senses. Greater
emphasis on non-violence and truth.
Also follow 3 jewels of Right
Perception, Right Knowledge and
Right Conduct

Belief of God Buddhism does not believe in a Jainism does not believe in a Creator
Creator God. God.

Founder Gautama Buddha (born as Prince Rishabhdev- 1st Tirthankar in this era,
Siddhartha) Further revived by Vardhaman
Mahavir- 24th and final Tirthankar of
this era

About Following the teachings of the Buddha Following the teachings of Mahavira.

Scriptures Tripitaka - a vast volume of 3 main Religious scriptures called Agamas.

sections: the Discourses, the Discipline Many other canonical texts.
and the Absolute

Followers Buddhists Jains.

Time of origin 2,500 years ago, circa 563 B.C.E. Very ancient. One of the oldest
(Before Common Era) religions as origin of 1st Tirthankar is
too ancient and obscure. Mahavir (24th
Tirthankar) born in 599 B.C.E.

Population 300-450 Million, but Theravada 50-60 million

Buddhists: 100-150 million

Use of statues Used often. Used often.

Original Original language is Magada, language Ancient texts were written in various
 Language(s) used during the lifetime of the Buddha, languages, predominantly in Magadhi,
which is the universal language language prevalent at time of Mahavir
(understood all over the universe) and Buddha.

Symbols Wheel. Swastika

Three Jewels The Buddha, the Dharma, and the Right perception, right knowledge,
Sangha right conduct

Virtue on Compassion Ahimsa (meaning non-violence, or

which religion pacifism).
is based upon

sects Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana, Digambara, Svetambara

and so on.

Saints No saints. Only upright or virtuous 24 Tirthankars who revive religion in

persons, Arhats, etc. those who follow different eras.
exactly the Buddha's teachings.