Is Buddhism an off-shoot of Hinduism?
Okay, folks, buckle up 'cause we're diving headfirst into the deep pool of spirituality! Now you might be pondering, "Is Buddhism just a spin-off of Hinduism, like 'Joey' was to 'Friends'?" Well, the answer isn't black and white, buddy! Sure, Buddhism did blossom in the fertile soil of Hindu culture around 2,500 years ago, but it's not just Hinduism with a different hairstyle. The Big B (Buddha, of course!) introduced some fresh ideas, like a no-frills path to nirvana, minus the Hindu caste system. So, while they're related, they're more like second cousins rather than identical twins.
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