Here are the key points that highlight the different in perspectives on Soul and No-Soul argument between Hinduism and Buddhism
Hinduism
- Soul (Atman):
- Permanent and unchanging.
- Retains identity across lifetimes.
- Moves through the cycle of samsara (rebirth).
- Achieves moksha (liberation) when freed from the cycle.
Buddhism
- No permanent soul (Anatta):
- Emphasizes non-self.
- No unchanging, permanent self or soul.
- Mindstream (Citta-santana):
- Continuity of consciousness.
- Carries karmic imprints and tendencies.
- Impermanent and continuously adapting.
- Connects past and present lives through actions.
Do these points help clarify the distinctions for you?