October 12, 2012 (continued)

Buddhism:

                Buddhism was founded in 6th century BC. It is neither monotheistic or polytheistic. Buddhism doesn't believe in one God or many gods. They have a holy book called the Tipitaka. They have 350–500 million followers, mostly in Asia. There prime figure is Buddha. 

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Sources:

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Buddhism     

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080921115748AAcFUAX

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080514150203AAwYUv9

                

Hinduism: 

Hinduism is the 3rd largest religion in the world. It was founded in 5500 BC. It is a monotheistic religion. Its holy books are called Vedas. They are guidelines of the ways of life. They believe that there's a spirit inside of them that is eternal. 

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Sources: 

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinduism

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Do_Hindus_have_a_Holy_Book_like_the_Bible_or_Koran