This chapter was interesting to me because one of the topics was "Hinduism as a Religion of Duty and Devotion" which in a way pertains to me and my life. My family and I follow the religion of Hinduism and are strong believers in this practice.
In this section, it talks about how Buddhism originated from India from Hinduism. Buddhism has a lot to do with some of the Indian culture and also a lot to do with the ways of Hinduism. It not only has many similarities but at the same time Hinduism took over Buddhism in many ways. The reason why Buddhism faded in India was because there was a new found religion in the first millennium being Hinduism, which masses found "more accessible" than other sacrifices. Hinduism was more vivid and understandable to others groups of people. "Hinduism indicated more clearly that action in the world and the detached performance of caste duties might also provide a path to liberation.
It was popular that many religious paths in Hinduism was a way of devotion to one or another of India's many gods and goddesses. Being a Hindu, we are always trying to find a way of devotion to our gods because we live for the peace and spirituality. Hinduism is a lot about peace, love, tranquility, and sacrifice. Sacrifice of all meat and bi-product which involve any living creatures. We respect ourselves, our environment, as well as others. Many different gods and goddesses are involved with different powers, representing which god/goddess to pray to on each specific day.
Overall, India has had a huge influence on Buddhism and the spread of Buddhism. Some many say that the rate of decline in Buddhism was because of Hinduism as being the more accessible religion.
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