The biggest difference I have between Hinduism and Buddhism is that Hinduism is polytheistic ( belief of many gods) while Buddhists do not necessarily believe in any one god or gods.
The 5 main chakras you find in select branches of Buddhism ( Tantric & Vajrayana), can be found in Hinduism's 7 chakra system; this should not come as a surprise as some of the practices of Buddhism are inspired by Hinduism.
In Hinduism, there is the belief that there is one energy channel where all 7 chakras reside from root to crown.
For Vajrayana Buddhists, there are actually 3 channels of energy flow, a main energy channel that runs much like the one of the 7 chakra systems with 2 energy channels on either side.
The main energy channel starts at your third eye and curves up towards the crown of the head, this channel then shoots down to apānā vāyu, otherwise known as the " Golden Bowl".
The "Golden Bowl" generally makes up the circumference of your reproductive system sitting at your hips.
The two channels that run along each side of your main energy way are known as Rasana & La Lanā; they begin at each respective nostril and come to an end also at the golden bowl.
Side channels always run parallel to the main channel except at the naval chakra, heart chakra, throat chakra, and crown chakra, at each of these points there is a twofold knot created from the channels from either side.
However at the Heart Chakra, there is a six-fold knot where each side channel loops around the heart chakra 3 times, it is the loosing and untying of these knots that the Vajrayana student aims to achieve.
Vajrayana Buddhism is actually known as the fastest branch of this religion to achieve enlightenment.
They practice living without worldly desires & regrets; this belief system is built on the idea that a mind under control is a mind that is always at peace.
When it comes to karma they acknowledge its existence however they understand that all happiness & suffering in their lives is just a result of karma, and not a reflection of who they are.
Tantra drops ( together they make essence)
White:sperm
Red:egg
Crown Chakra (Mansukha)- Contains the white tantra drop, and oversees body activity.
Third Eye (Divine Eye)- Knowing one's karmic relations, this is key to Enlightenment
Throat Chakra (Sambhogakaya) - Controls speech, Dreaming, and Body enjoyment.
Heart Chakra (Dharmakaya)- Activity of mind, Peacefulness, as well as the element of space.
Navel Chakra (Nirmanakaya)- Contains the tantric red drop, Manifestations, and the Earth element.
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