Buddhism and Hinduism
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- Atman
- Essential self, another name for Brahman
- Moksha
- the ultimate goal of existence, union with Brahman for Hindus
- Karma
- refers to al the actions of a persons life that affect his or her fate in the next life
- Dharma
- the religious and moral duties of an individual
- Reincarnation
- the rebirth of the soul in another bodily form. Allows people to continue working toward moksha
- ⬢ Dowry
- payment to the bridegroom
- ⬢ Origins of Hinduism and Buddhism
- Hinduism grew out of the overlapping beliefs of the diverse groups who settled India. The process probably began when the Aryans added the gods of the Indus Valley people to their own. Later people brought other gods, beliefs and practices. As a result, Hinduism became one of the world’s most complex religions, with countless gods and goddesses and many forms of worship existing side by side. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama who was a prince, but left his home and understood the cause and cure for suffering and sorrow. He later became the Buddha.