What are some symbols that hinduism and buddhism share?
they share same culture since from History! ultimate goal are difference in Hinduism and Buddhism… Symbolism Mudra: This is a symbolic hand-gesture expressing an emotion. Depictions of the Buddha are almost always depicted performing a mudra. Dharma Chakra: The Dharma Chakra, which appears on the national flag of India and the flag of the Thai royal family, is a Buddhist symbol that is used by members of both religions. Rudraraksh: These are beads which devotees, usually monks use for praying. Tilak: Many Hindu devotees mark their heads with a tilak, which is interpreted as a third eye. A similar mark is one of the characteristic physical characteristics of the Buddha. Swastika and Sauvastika: both are sacred symbols. It can be either clockwise or counter-clockwise and both are seen in Hinduism and Buddhism.
