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Buddhist cosmology and Solar deity

Shortcuts: Differences, Similarities, Jaccard Similarity Coefficient, References.

Difference between Buddhist cosmology and Solar deity

Buddhist cosmology vs. Solar deity

Buddhist cosmology is the description of the shape and evolution of the Universe according to the Buddhist scriptures and commentaries. A solar deity (also sun god or sun goddess) is a sky deity who represents the Sun, or an aspect of it, usually by its perceived power and strength.

Similarities between Buddhist cosmology and Solar deity

Buddhist cosmology and Solar deity have 2 things in common (in Unionpedia): Bodhisattva, Deva (Buddhism).

Bodhisattva

In Buddhism, Bodhisattva is the Sanskrit term for anyone who has generated Bodhicitta, a spontaneous wish and compassionate mind to attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings. Bodhisattvas are a popular subject in Buddhist art.

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Deva (Buddhism)

A deva (देव Sanskrit and Pāli, Mongolian tenger (тэнгэр)) in Buddhism is one of many different types of non-human beings who share the godlike characteristics of being more powerful, longer-lived, and, in general, much happier than humans, although the same level of veneration is not paid to them as to buddhas.

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Buddhist cosmology and Solar deity Comparison

Buddhist cosmology has 82 relations, while Solar deity has 272. As they have in common 2, the Jaccard index is 0.56% = 2 / (82 + 272).

References

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