can someone help me with finding differences and similarities of ancient india and china regarding religoun
they were eater monothestioc
or polythestic
The question is kind of vague but I will do my best...people of ancient India were Hindu. Hinduism Has no Founder, and dates back to 1500 B.C., India Third largest religion in the world Followers referred to as Hindus The most ancient of the holy texts read by the Hindu people are the 4 Vedas Place of worship is a Temple Practices consist of yoga, meditation, puja (worship), pilgrimage to holy cities, live according to one’s dharma (purpose/role), Believe reincarnation and rebirth depends on moral behavior Holidays celebrated include Diwali, Mahashivaratri, Holi, Rama Navami
The people of ancient China were Buddists...Buddhism was Founded by Siddharta Gautama (the Buddha) in 520 BC, India Fourth largest religion in the world Followers referred to as Buddhists Holy texts read by Buddhist people are the Tripitaka, Mahayana Sutras, Tantra and Zen texts Place of worship is a Temple Practice consist of meditation, mantras, devotion to deities and mandalas Beliefs consist of The Four Noble Truths: (1) all beings suffer; (2) desire causes suffering; (3) desire can be overcome; (4) the path that leads away from desire is the Eightfold Path Celebrate holidays such as Buddhist New Year, Vesak, Sangha Day, Uposatha
I hope that helps :)
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