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Hinduism & Buddhism1
Review the characteristics of Hinduism and Buddhism
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the founder of Hinduism? | No one founder. Developed out of the Vedic tradition. |
| Who is the founder of Buddhism? | Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) |
| Where did Hinduism start? | India |
| Where did Buddhism start? | India |
| What are the sacred writings of Hinduism? | Vedas and Upanishads Mahabharata, Ramayana, Bhagavada Gita |
| What are the sacred writings of Buddhism? | Jatakas |
| What are the major beliefs, customs, and traditions of Hinduism? | Monism, maya, reincarnation, dharma, karma, caste system, yoga, sacred cows |
| What are the major beliefs, customs, and traditions of Buddhism? | Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path |
| How do you achieve salvation in Hinduism? | Fulfill your dharma, have good karma, reincarnation into a higher caste, eventually reach nirvana |
| How do you achieve salvation in Buddhism? | Know the Four Noble Truths Follow the Eightfold Path |
| Where and how did Hinduism spread? | Throughout India Along trade routes |
| Where and how did Buddhism spread? | Spread throughout Asia Asoka sent missionaries to China Trade routes |