What are some differences between Catholics and Buddhists?

Answer 1

Roman Catholicism
The Roman Catholic Church is a Christian denomination of believers who are "in communion" with the papacy. The largest Christian church currently in existence, it is characterized by an episcopal hierarchy with the pope as its head, a belief in seven sacraments and the authority of tradition alongside scripture.

Catholicism emerged around the year 180 CE and claims to trace its origin back to Jesus and his Apostles, which is the basis for its episcopal hierarchy. It is lead by the pope and based in the Vatican, which is in Rome.

Catholicism is largely centered around the doctrine that God's grace is conveyed through seven sacraments, but especially through the sacrament of eucharist (communion) celebrated at mass. The other six sacraments are baptism, confirmation, penance, holy orders, matrimony, and anointing of the sick.

Buddhism
Now one of the world's major religions, Buddhism is based upon the teachings of Siddhartha Gutama Buddha in reaction to the animism and pantheism which were common in India at the time. The principle beliefs of Buddhism are expressed in the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.

There are three main schools of Buddhism today. the first is Therevada (Doctrine of the Elders), which is the surviving form of Hinayana, or Lesser-Vehicle and can be found in Ceylon, Burma, and other areas of Southeast Asia. The second is Mahayana, or Great-Vehicle, and can be found in China, Korea and Japan. The third is Vajrayana, or Diamond Vehicle, and can be found in Tibet and some surrounding areas.

In India, where Buddhism originated, it can now only be found in very small numbers.

Answer 2

Since you phrased the question as Catholics and Buddhists rather than Catholicism and Buddhism, I'll answer it this way: They have different motivations for doing what they do...but what they do, especially in the way they treat others, isn't all that different.

Answer 3

Catholics have killed many more people than Buddhists. Catholic clergy are attracted sexually to young boys.

Answer 4

catholic is a religion and buddhism is a way of living your life.