http://indiafacts.org/did-the-buddha-break-away-from-hinduism/

http://indiafacts.org/did-the-buddha-break-away-from-hinduism/
Two important things Dr. Elst has left out in this thought provoking article is 1). Different sections of Buddhism (4 major ones) and each one's Ontological and Epistemological aspects. 2). Nepal, Kusha, HuNa and their styles of Buddhism which are influenced greatly with shaiva /shaakta philosophies and practices.
http://indiafacts.org/did-the-buddha-break-away-from-hinduism

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