Ancient Indian Religions

Religion that developed from the Aryan faith: one of the oldest and largest religions

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Ahimsa

• Jainism

The universal spirit that is the core belief for all Hindus

• Brahman

• Dharma

• Karma

• Nirvana

The soul being reborn

• Karma

• Reliving

• Reincarnation

• Dharma

The idea that one's status in life is based on how one lived in a former life

• Reincarnation

• Dharma

• Karma

• Jainism

Hindu's personal duty that must be followed to live a good life

• Karma

• Dharma

• Buddhism

• Nirvana

Religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama. One of the major religions of the world today

• Hinduism

• Ahimsa

• Buddhism

• Jainism

A spiritual state of peace and happiness

• Dharma

• Karma

• Nirvana

• Reincarnation

Indian faith that started in 500 B.C. most of the 6 million followers live in India

• Jainism

• Hinduism

• Ahimsa

• Buddhism

Practice of nonviolence towards ALL living things

• Hinduism

• Ahimsa

• Jainism

• Buddhism