Both formed in India

 God is one-but goes by many names Brahman-all of the universe is a part of Brahman  No single founder-combination of beliefs  Sacred texts-Vedas and Upanishads  Three Main Gods: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva

 Atman-essential self every person has one.  Want to achieve moksha(enlightenment)- being one with Brahman  Do through reincarnation until they get it right.

 Karma-actions in this life that affect the next.  Dharma-the religious and moral duties of an individual.  Caste system-strict Group you are in according to class, occupation, or gender.

 Founded by Siddhartha Guatama  Became know as the “Buddha” or Enlightened One  Buddha was an Indian Prince who lived in luxury and comfort inside the palace.  One day he left the palace gardens and saw an Old man, a sick man, and a dead man.

Buddha realized: Life is full of suffering. He became the Enlightened one. He explained the 4 noble truths: 1. All life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow. 2. The cause of suffering is desire for things such as riches, power and long life. 3. The only cure for suffering is to overcome desire. 4. The way to overcome desire is to follow the 8-fold path.

The only cure for suffering is to follow the Eightfold Path, a middle way between a life devoted to pleasure and a life of harsh self-denial. It is important to live a moral life. Enlightenment is achieved through meditation. The ultimate goal is nirvana, union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth (Reincarnation).

Started in India Traveling Monks and Missionaries spread Buddha’s message to SE Asia (China, Japan, Etc.) Students turn teachings into Tripitaka (Holy Book)