1. Hinduism & Buddhism

2. Hinduism No single founder (can be traced back to Aryan beliefs) Many sacred texts, no one specific “polytheistic,” kind of (Vishnu, Shiva, Ganesh, etc are all part of Brahman, the “great spirit”) Ultimate goal: for you soul to reach Enlightenment Reincarnation If you follow your DHARMA, or duty in life, you will have good KARMA for you next life. If you have good KARMA, your next life will be better with a higher CASTE. The higher you go in the CASTE SYSTEM, the more likely it is your soul will break through the top in to ENLIGHTENMENT. This is achieved through REINCARNATION.

3. Hindu gods Brahma, the creator  Ganesh  Shiva, the destroyer  Vishnu, the preserver 

4. Buddhism Created as a reaction to the complicated rituals of Hinduism Siddhartha Guatama is the Buddha, or Enlightened One, not a god. Hindu gods are often worshiped in Buddhism Belief in reincarnation 4 Noble Truths Eightfold Path to Enlightenment Ultimate goal: for you soul to reach Enlightenment

5. The Buddha