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    Hinduism and Buddhism are two religions that began a long time ago. Hinduism started 4000 year ago by the Aryans. Siddhartha Gautama began his quest around the 6th century BC. About 200 BC‚ Hinduism originated near the Indus River in modern Pakistan. Buddhism began 2‚500 years ago. Hinduism religion is practiced today in Indian Subcontinent‚ Malaysia‚ United Kingdom‚ Fiji ‚ and more. But‚ for the Buddhism religion‚ they mainly practice in China‚ Burma‚ India‚ Vietnam‚ Cambodia‚ and Buhtan. Buddhism

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    Hinduism was originated in South Asia (India‚ Subcontinent) in 2000 B.C.E. If you look at the map of India you could see where Hindus originated and how isolated it was. There is one easy land entry in the Northwest corridor into the vicinity of Indus River where Pakistan now lies. The fact that India is so isolated helped create this culture that is so unique and captivating. Hinduism is not known to have a founder; however they have many contributing sources such as Indus Valley Civilization and

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    People living in Kathmandu Valley are well educated and are rich in culture and various traditions. There are numerous types of religions in Nepal such as Buddhism‚ Hinduism‚ Christianity‚ Islam but the majorities are either Hinduism or Buddhism. The residents of Kathmandu Valley are mostly Newars and the Newari culture blends both Hinduism and Buddhism. I have come far away from home to United States for my further education and now I have a chance to experience a different type of culture and tradition

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    Hinduism‚ Theravada Buddhism‚ Jainism‚ and Sikhism all come from a similar region in the world‚ India. The beliefs of these religions have been influenced by ancient Indian ideals; an example of this is ahisma‚ meaning “non-harm”‚ which can be seen these four faiths. Some religions believe in souls or moral consequence‚ while others do not. Although there are differences‚ many likenesses can be found between them. Differences and similarities can be drawn between the moral consequence‚ reincarnation

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    (1992). The Spirit of Hinduism Tunbridge Wells‚ UK: Monarch Publications Dickson‚ John (2005) Hughes‚ Selwyn. (1983). Sharing your faith Basingstoke‚ UK: Marshalls Johnson‚ David L Maharj‚ Rabindranth with Dave Hunt (2004). Death of a Guru London‚ UK: Hodder and Stoughton Ltd McClung Jr‚ Floyd and Moala‚ Kalafi (1989) Neuner‚ Joseph (Ed.) (1967). Christian Revelation and World Religions London‚ UK: Burns and Oates Limited Ridenour‚ Fritz (1979) Sen‚ K.M. (1991). Hinduism Middlesex‚ UK: Penguin

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    Religion: Hinduism and Islam Every society is based on different religion. Different people follow different types of religion according to their birth or by choice. The major religions of the world are Hinduism‚ Islam‚ Christianity‚ Sikhism‚ Buddhism‚ and Judaism. Each religion is similar and different from one another in terms of festivals‚ practices and beliefs. Apart from Christianity‚ Hinduism and Islam are the two most widely practiced religions in the world today. They have their own traditions

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    Hinduism had the greatest influence on society because it established the concept of Karma‚ the law of action and effect; promoted tolerance and peace; and created the caste system in India. As the most ancient organized religion‚ Hinduism’s principle of karma formed the foundation for culture and law. According to Georgetown University‚ “karma is the force of retributive justice that compels believers to behave righteously.” (Georgetown University‚ Berkeley Center for Religion‚ Peace‚ & World

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    Hinduism and Buddhism are the two main religions of Ancient India. Both religions share common beliefs and have their differences. Some differences are the gods worshiped‚ the founders of the religions and the holy books worshiped. Both religions are similar and different at the same time. In the buddhism religion‚ the founder was not one person alone. Hinduism was developed over 3500 years ago by the Aryans. The Hindu religion was developed around the caste system. Important books of the Hindu

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    David Fredriksen February 23‚ 2011 Introduction to Philosophy Hinduism: Quest for Ultimate Knowledge Hinduism is founded upon what is known as Brahman. It is the ultimate reality of everything in the world. It is the absolute foundation of all being on our planet and in the universe. "Brahman is declared to be the highest aim of all metaphysical inquiry." (29) Brahman is not exactly a person‚ as it is more closely related to be a kind of "God." A Hindu would also say that Brahman is the

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    interpretations and beliefs about it being in a state of happiness or an actual place. Since the earliest of times‚ Hinduism has believed after you die your soul gets reincarnation. The soul keeps on reincarnating until the soul is finally released. According to Google Definitions‚ reincarnation means that your soul will be reborn of a in a new body. Additionally to reincarnation‚ Hinduism believes in three goals to be happy are

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