Ancient Gupta Religious Beliefs
By: Andrew Keyes
Hindu Religion
Hinduism is the world's third most popular religion, with around 750 million followers. The religion of Hinduism originated in Northern India, near the river Indus, about 4000 years ago and is the world's oldest existing religion.Hinduism is practiced by more than 80% of India's population.
Brahma
Vishnu
Shiva (Siva)
Buddhism
Buddhism
Buddhism began in northeastern India and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. The religion is 2,500 years old and is followed by 350 million Buddhists worldwide.
Buddhism is the main religion in many Asian countries. It is a religion about suffering and the need to get rid of it. A key concept of Buddhism is Nirvana, the most enlightened, and blissful state that one can achieve. A state without suffering.
The Buddhist religion has a thing called "The Four Noble Truths". They are the truths about suffering. The path to enlightenment is called "The Eight Fold Path".