Re: If Buddhism is distinct, what constitutes Hinduism?
Originally Posted by
redifflal
In Indian subcontinent, I understand there was a time when a major portion of the population was Buddhists. What was the name of the religion of the non-Buddhists? Were they called Hindus? As I understand, Hindu was an ethnic term used by Persians, so I am sure they called Buddhists of Bharat as Hindus as well. Was it Sanatana Dharma? What is the common thread that ties Sanatana Dharma? Is it Vedas?
Many scholars call the Vedic-based religio-culture of the Buddha's time Brahmanism or Vedicism.
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