The biggest difference between Hinduism and Buddhism

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Also, most Hindus and Buddhists don't literally believe in reincarnation, and see it more as a metaphor for how we are really all the same after you strip away all the superficial characteristics of body and personality.

A lot of people in Southeast Asia are going to be very surprised to see you say that. 

Well, there's always going to be a disparity between the views of the average person vs. the theologian.

[Sol]

Oh. btw, does anyone know of any good sources to read up on Buddhist theology (preferably online)? I have a very limited understanding of such things.

[Sol]

Also, most Hindus and Buddhists don't literally believe in reincarnation, and see it more as a metaphor for how we are really all the same after you strip away all the superficial characteristics of body and personality.

A lot of people in Southeast Asia are going to be very surprised to see you say that. 

Well, there's always going to be a disparity between the views of the average person vs. the theologian.

As somebody who aspires to be a theologian, I submit that the views of the average person are of significantly greater relevance in discussions like this, and they're by and large what I've been discussing in this thread so far.

Of course.