This life Next life Born into A caste Good Karma Bad Karma Higher caste Lower caste The caste system separated Indian society into distinct social classes in which everyone knew their place and believed that if they followed the dharma of their caste, they would be reincarnated into a better caste. Brahmin Kshatriya Vaisya Sudra Untouchables Over the centuries Hindu beliefs were recorded into a number of sacred texts including the Vedas and the Upanishads. The Ramayana is a Hindu creation story. Buddhism
Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama in northern India around 560 BCE.
Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama in northern India around 560 BCE.
Gautama was born into a wealthy Hindu family, but renounced his wealth to seek spiritual enlightenment.
~Buddhism spread through cultural diffusion to eastern Asia, including China, Thailand, Korea and Japan. ~In other areas, Buddhism was adapted and took on new forms. Buddhism is based on the Four Noble Truths. 1. All life is suffering. 2. Suffering is caused by desire for things that are illusions. 3. The way to eliminate suffering is to eliminate desire. 4. Following the Eightfold path will help people to overcome desire. Buddhism like Hinduism: Reincarnation Karma Dharma But not Caste system Hindu gods Hindu priesthood Buddhism has much in common with Hinduism, but important differences. Sacred Buddhist Texts Buddha did not record his teachings, but after he died, his followers collected them into the Tripitaka.
