Hinduism and Buddhism

Vedas are important holy writings for this religion

The release of a soul from the cycle of rebirth for Hindus

Believed in the caste system

Brahmanism mixed with beliefs from Asia

Includes the Four Noble Truths

Dharma and Karma are important concepts

Rejected the caste system

Does not involve worshipping gods.

Nonviolence

Follows the Eightfold Path

Believed in Brahman, or an overall spirit.

People could reach enlightenment in one lifetime

No single person founded this religion

Founded by Siddartha Gautama

Oldest religious writing, a collection of Hindu prayers and rituals

Believed in ahimsa, or nonviolence.

Belief in cause and effect, how a person lives will affect their next life

Believe in reincarnation

Laws, obligations, and duties

The ultimate goal of this religion is Moksha

An ancient language of India

The ultimate reality or spirit in Hinduism

Includes the belief in many gods

Goal is to achieve Nirvana

The ideal state of happiness and perfect peace for Buddhists