Pythagoras was a senior contemporary of Budhha though they were hundreds of miles apart. Pythagoras believed in transmigration of soul, or the reincarnation of soul into bodies of humans, animals and even plants till it became immortal or got salvation. Though his ideas were influenced by ancient Greek religion, he took those ideas further because of his own experiences or 'misconceptions' and propagated to his followers that came be known as pythagoreans.
Apparently, Budhha seemed to get exactly the same ideas just after a couple of years meditating under a banyan tree. He took it a step further and introduced the concept of Karma.
His 'enlightment' was propagated by Indian kings like Bimbisara and Ashoka in far east countries. Now,a large population of far east countries, who are Budhhists, believe in trans-migration of soul into animals and plants.
Its difficult to know if Budhha himself believed in what he preached or he did it just to bring peace in the society and upgrade the moral values of people.
Pythagoras was a senior contemporary of Budhha though they were hundreds of miles apart. Pythagoras believed in transmigration of soul, or the reincarnation of soul into bodies of humans, animals and even plants till it became immortal or got salvation. Though his ideas were influenced by ancient Greek religion, he took those ideas further because of his own experiences or 'misconceptions' and propagated to his followers that came be known as pythagoreans.
Apparently, Budhha seemed to get exactly the same ideas just after a couple of years meditating under a banyan tree. He took it a step further and introduced the concept of Karma.
His 'enlightment' was propagated by Indian kings like Bimbisara and Ashoka in far east countries. Now,a large population of far east countries, who are Budhhists, believe in trans-migration of soul into animals and plants.
Its difficult to know if Budhha himself believed in what he preached or he did it just to bring peace in the society and upgrade the moral values of people.