is jainism and buddhaism sects of hinduism?

spirituality and religion

No, they are different religions. Just like Islam and Christianity are not considered sects of Judaism.

The answer is yes

No.And please learn how to spell. Go to the library and check out a book on world religions.

u might say that cause the founders of Jainism & Buddhism were Hindus. but later when they achieved enlightenment & then they founded these religions but there r lot of differences.

but they don't agree with a lot of things believed in Hinduism.

Jaina Dharmam and Buddha Dharmam are two diff rent Religions and both differ from Sanaathana Dharmam(a.k.a.Hinduism).But all the 3 have many commonalities.

SantanaAnaarmam believes in BRAHMAM--Buddha Dhrmam and Jaina Dharmam do NOT believe in Brahmam.

Sikh religion believes in Brahmam

Religions in India are really complex, to know what is Hindu and what is not is really difficult. But as a criterion we can use the opinion of Hindus themselves. They think that Jains and Buddhists are not Hindus, but they respect them.

Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism are all different religions on their own. None is a sect of any. But all of them share quite similarities. This is with all other religion which are originated in India. (Note: Islam, Christianity doesn't have their origin in India).

Even Hinduism is not a religion itself, but a name used to combine small religions which share same similarities with each other. Such as Shivaism, Vishnuism, and many other similar.

The word Hinduism is introduced by Britishers during their ruling period, as they found themselves confused among so many religions existing under one country, so they started refereeing some of them with name Hindusim, because they share same beliefs & practices.

Due to this conflict created by Britishers, even today many Westerners confuse themselves on whether other Indian Originating religions are sects of Hinduism or not, which are of course not. And even many Indians don't know themselves about this conflict, which is a shame.