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Published: 14.12.2003.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
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  • Essays 'The Major Religions, and Their beliefs in Ancient India', 1.
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India thought highly on religion. It was a very big part of their culture. There were about two main popular religions. They were Buddhism and Hinduism. There were other religions but I am just going to explain those two.
Buddhism is the fourth largest religion. It was founded in Northern India by the Buddha, Siddhartha, Gaurama. Buddha was born in Lumbini at about 563 BCE. When he was about 20 years old, he went on a journey to seek the truth, leaving his wife and children behind. In 535 BCE, he assumed the title Buddha. He was also referred to as Sakyamuni. …

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