The Religions of Hinduism and Buddhism

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The Religions of the Hindu and Buddhist have been studied and look over by many different experts. These religions are both intriguing and complicated. Come along as we take a look at the cause and effects the religions has on it?s people, and see what and why they believe in their religion.

The origin of Hinduism always been kind of a mystery. There is strong evidence and stronger beliefs on the location it originated . Many argue that religion came from either the Indus Valley or taken from beliefs of the Vedic Aryans. Based on facts and information gathered on the religion we can see that the religions came before the Indus Valley . Hinduism a is complex religion that focuses on thought and intelligence. It is also a very peaceful practice. Responsible for many of the ideas brought to the Hinduism religion are the Vedic Aryans. Some believe that practicing Hinduism can: ?Develop the sense of religiousness, tolerance, sacrifices, yoga, non- violence, truth, generosity, devotion and secularism in an individual and self realization which attained and it paves the way for freedom from passion, from egotism and ambition? (http://www.jabalpurweb.com/globalhindu/hinduism.html).

Reincarnation has always been a belief held within the religion. Many Hindu believe if you practice the religion you can be reincarnated into a new body. Karma is all your actions as an individual, good and bad added up. This determines your Karma. Karma is related and believed to cause everything you one experiences.

Gods such as Siva and Vishnu play a big part in the religion. Siva is one of the Hindu gods. He is believed to manage destructive forces all over the world. He is also a controls other aspects of the religion. He plays a big part in ceremonial dancing, therefore he is in some regard...