Hinduism vs. Buddhism

Every spirit is part of an all-powerful, unchanging spiritual force that resides in all things, called brahman.

Founded by Buddha in approximately 550 BC.

These people believe in the Four Noble Truths.

 Obeying one’s dharma, the religious and moral duties of an individual, allows a person to “move up” when they are reincarnated in their next life.

Rejected the caste system

These people believe in many gods (polytheism), including, Brahma , the Creator; Vishnu, the Preserver; and Shiva, the Destroyer.

Achieving moksha, the release from the cycle of rebirth and reunion with Brahman is the ultimate goal for each spirit / person.

Karma, all the actions of a person’s life, will affect his or her fate in the next life.

Achieving nirvana, union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth, is the ultimate goal and accomplished by intense meditation and clean living.

A key principle is ahimsa, the belief in nonviolence.