Hinduism and Buddism

•Founded in India and remains the most prominent religion in South Asia
•It was brought to the Indus River Valley 3500 years ago by the Aryans
•The beliefs have evolved over time
•Polytheistic: Brahman the universal spirit, Vishnu the preserver, Shiva the destroyer
-Other gods and goddesses are said to be reincarnations of the originals

•Has many similar beliefs to Hinduism
•It was founded in India and made its way across Asia into Korea and China by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
•Holy text: The Three Baskets of Wisdom
•Sects
-Theravada: believe that Buddha is not a god, but a spiritual guide
-Mahayna: believe that Buddha is a god