- no single founder or text
- grew from other beliefs
- became on of most complex religions with many gods and beliefs
- the most important gods were: Brahman (Creator), Vishnu (Preserver), Shiva (Destroyer)
- teachings were found in Vedas for many years

- founded by Siddartha Gutama
- believed everyone should be happy and peaceful
- people must follow the Four Noble Truths:
1. All living things suffer
2. The cause of suffering is hatred
3. The only cure to suffering is overcoming nonvirtue
4. The only way to overcome nonvirtue is Eight Fold Path

Hinduism

Buddhism