The Origins of Religious Groups: Hinduism and Buddhism

Hinduism and Buddhism
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Religious groups exist all over the world. Most of these are defined in a particular formation and ways of life together with some beliefs in supernatural powers. The groups are also dominant in specific parts of the world and affiliated to a certain group of people who might have been fundamental in their formation. This article handles two religious groups; Hinduism and Buddhism, their beliefs and their ethical values. At last one can be able to point out the similarities and differences that exist amongst them under these parameters.
Before delving into the finer details, there are parameters that are to be made clear. First what the world believe about religion; how the religious group carries itself; what a group teaches; how they teach; how they focus on changing the spiritual lives of the faithful and how they move forward from one stage in life to the other. These and many more are the detailed discussions brought forth by this article. It will draw border lines between the two groups.
Hinduism is a religious group that exists majorly in India and the country of Nepal (BBC, 2009). There are a few other areas around the world in which the Indian population has increased significantly, and the people had started borrowing a few of the culture which is slowly becoming a practice. The people under the umbrella of this religion are around one billion worldwide (BBC, 2009). On the other hand, Buddhism is composed of individuals who do not believe in worshipping gods or supernatural beings. They are a group which is convinced that their spirituality is as a result of one’s desires and own working (BBC). Though it started in India, it is not attached to a sole founder.
By origin, the Hindu communities have several people who were pillars in the religious development. An example is Mahatma Gandhi. He was a real champion of India who fought with much vigor and determination the justice to everybody in the world. He was crucial in ensuring that religious rights are obeyed. Up to date, he is still remembered, and his generous heart to the desires of faith can never be forgotten. This was coupled with his contemporary philosophies that left humanity wondering their genius doings. Unlike Hinduism, the Buddhists cannot identify with even one legend of their religion. This is not a failure though but an indication of how they ought to have improved and anchored beacons of worship and nurture them for the very better future of their religion.
The ethical codes that are associated with each group are so distinct and can show their differences in beliefs. The Hindus have a documented system and procedure for which they teach and attain the values. It starts with reading and obtaining guidance from the intelligent. When one falters, they can be taught again to restore the original sanctity. The Buddhists had beliefs in meditation and some good results that came with it. Meditation was a believed to bring in awareness and some other concepts of kindness. One was required to meditate by themselves, and they would reap the benefits. The benefits at this moment were believed to help the community in moving forward.
When the Buddhists saw the results of kindn...