“The core beliefs preached by the historic Buddha and recorded by his followers into sutras and other scriptures were, in part, a reaction to the Vedic beliefs and rituals dominant in South Asia. Buddhism changed over time as it spread throughout Asia, first through the support of the Mauryan Emperor Asoka, and then through the efforts of missionaries and merchants and the establishment of educational institutions to promote its core teachings.”
Buddhism and Hinduism are often thought of as very similar if not branches of the same religion. Although they both were founded in Northern India, they do have many differences. Hinduism was founded first, and thus certain aspects of Hinduism can be found in Buddhism. Both religions believe in karma, what goes around comes around, and samsara, the cycle of birth, life, and death. Budda believes that it all comes from suffering, something that everyone can relate to. A very important part of Hinduism that isn't in Buddhism are the Yogas. I wonder why since the two religions are so similar, are the branches of one another or two different religions completely.
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