(This was written as part of a take home final exam. The opening statement by the Hindu was given, and we had to respon to the rest. It is meant to compare and contrast the two practices.) [Hindu] "Isn't it true that Buddhism comes from the same roots as Hinduism? Isn't Buddhism just a sub-set of Hinduism? I have now reached the age of 60 and am curious to know more about Buddhism. What can you …showed first 75 words of 710 total…

…showed last 75 words of 710 total…amp;gt;"Thank you, my friend. You have helped me open my eyes to your beautiful religion, and I have a newfound respect for Buddhism. I no longer believe it is just a sub-set of Hinduism, as it does not follow the same basic rules. We are, however quite similar." [Buddhist] <Tab/>"Just as I said before, we are as similar as we are different. Have a good day, kind lady!"