Lay Buddhism is closer to Hinduism, in that Hinduism believes pūjā/sīla (rituals and virtues) alone can lead to Nibbāna (eg, that devas can grant liberation). Many lay Buddhists still hold that view, and some think the point of being a monk/nun is just to make lots of merit.
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