Stupa is an Indian heap of stones originally constructed over the ashes of an emperor or some other great person. The stupas is also where the ashes of Buddha and other holy relics objects reminder of him, that bears the symbol of Buddha himself. The rise of Buddha images began after the stupa in India around the 2nd century. Two kinds of Buddha image were made, the more Indian type and the Buddha having 32 characteristics of a great man, in features including a top-knot of hair, elongated ears and a mark on the forehead. At the caves near Loyang in China there are almost 100,000 Buddha in size. Madras is symbolic gestures of hands made by the Buddha, giving hand signs to his teaching.
The Buddhist shrine of Pagoda originates from the Indian Stupas then spread along the trade routes to China. Their style evolved dramatically until they became pagodas with many balconies projected sides and peaked roofs. As Pagodas proliferated across Korea, Japan and South-East Asia they adapted in style to the cultural setting in which they are located. Mythical animals are God playing an important part in the religion as in pre dynastic Egypt, many thousands of sacred animals were mummified and buried in animal cemeteries at holy places throughout Egypt. It was believed that a God could manifest in his sacred species of animals, just as he could dwell in a cult statue.
Sexuality in religion unite all members into a complete harmonious whole. Sex in Tantric Buddhism and Hinduism is the highest point or climax worn in a set of Yoga practices. The act is made sacred and seen as an aid to spiritual growth. Outside marriage, sex is permitted, it can be indulged in wantonly as being of no consequence in a sinful world.
Reincarnation is a fundamental belief in Hinduism and Buddhism to be reborn in new human body or animal which is the concept of afterlife. The transmigration of souls or “metempsychosis” had its culture in Egypt seen in after life. We see the opposite happenings, the God-King, never returned to his mummifies bodies in Cairo.
In conclusion Buddhism came to strengthen solidarity with Hinduism.
Remember: Islam is lost between those two schools while it is the big feather in Satan’s cap due to its “Allahu Akbar” seeking to replace Jesus in the process.