Hinduism and Buddhism

This religion believes in the cycle of rebirth, called samsara

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Both

This religion has many gods and goddesses and developed out of Brahmanism

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Both

This religion has a set of guidelines called the Four Noble Truths

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

According to this religion’s beliefs, a person’s conduct determines the kind of life he or she is reborn into

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

In this religion, the caste system provided each group with its own culture.

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Both

This religion’s teachings say that material possessions bring suffering

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

A god in this religion is Shiva, the Destroyer, who is responsible for all kinds of change, as well as death.

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

In this religion, people worship at temples and shrines.

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Both

A goddess in this religion is Lakshmi, who is responsible for success and prosperity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

This religion believes the Middle Way promotes a life balanced between happiness and self-denial.

• Hinduism

• Buddhism