RELIGIONS OF INDIA/SOUTH EAST

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Hinduism

Hinduism has no founder. Hinduism has no place of worship Followers: Hindus Text: Vedas

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Hindus worship thousands of gods, each is a part of a single supreme force called Brahman.

Their 3 main gods were named Brahma, Vishnu, and Siva.

Hindu beliefs about rebirth and karma are closely tied to the caste system. The caste system had developed in ancient times.

Buddhism Founder: Siddhartha Gautama

(Buddha) Place of Worship: Monasteries and

Convents Text: Three Baskets of Wisdom

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the 4 noble truths #1: Suffering is universal. #2: The cause of suffering is desire. #3: The only way to end suffering is

to crush desire. #4: The way to end desire is to follow

the Noble Eightfold Path.

Jainism

Founder: MahaviraPlace of Worship: Stupas and

Shravanabelagolas Followers: JainistsText: The Jain Bible

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Jainists do not worship deities.Jainists emphasize abimsa or nonviolence.