Statements are true about Buddhism

Which of the following statements are true about Buddhism?

  1. Buddhism denies the authority of Vedas.
  2. Buddhas teaching were largely based on Brahmanic ideas of Punarjanma, karma and moksha
  3. Buddha did not mention or talk about God
  4. Buddhism accepts God as creator.

(A) 1, 2, 3 are correct                                 (B) 1 and 2 are correct

(C) Only 2 is correct                                           (D) 3 and 4 are correct

EXPLANATION

1. “Buddhism denies the authority of Vedas.”

✅ True
Buddhism is a nāstika (heterodox) school of Indian philosophy because it rejects the authority of the Vedas. This is one of its key distinctions from the orthodox Brahmanic (Vedic) traditions.

2. “Buddha’s teachings were largely based on Brahmanic ideas of Punarjanma (rebirth), karma, and moksha.”

✅ True (with nuance)
Although Buddha rejected the ritualistic and caste-based aspects of Brahmanism, he did not reject the concepts of karma and rebirth.
However, he reinterpreted them in a non-theistic and ethical framework, without reference to a soul (anatman) or creator God.
So, while the terms are similar, the meanings are different — but this statement is broadly considered true.

3. “Buddha did not mention or talk about God.”

✅ True (mostly)
Buddha was silent on metaphysical questions, including the existence of God or a creator.
He considered such questions irrelevant to the path of liberation (nirvana).
So, while he did not explicitly deny God, he did not affirm or focus on it either.

4. “Buddhism accepts God as creator.”

❌ False
Buddhism does not accept the concept of a creator God. It teaches that the universe operates by natural laws, particularly karma and dependent origination (pratītyasamutpāda).

✅ Correct Answer: A) 1, 2, 3 are correct

Statements are true about Buddhism