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What are two dominant religions of non-western cultures?
Hinduism and Buddhism.
What are the cultures of the asean countries?
They have many cultures in the Asian countries. In Asia art and music are done a lot, there religions are Hinduism and Buddhism and they are more like the western world.
What two categories do human geographers divide religion into?
Western and Eastern. A term for religions that are prevalent in the Western Hemisphere (Mainly Christian Catholics and Protestants) is "Westernized Religion". Ones that are predominant in the Eastern Hemisphere are Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Taoism. Thus the latter are usually referred to as "Eastern Religions".
What religion was the gupta religion based on?
Buddhist
Which areas did most ancient religions start?
The actual answer to this is: almost everywhere. Here are some examples and it does not cover everyone: A. Native American "religions" began in the Western Hemisphere. Aztecs, Mayans, Incas. and North American Tribes had ancient religions; B. The middle east gave birth to 3 major ancient times created religions; C. The sub continent gave rise to Hinduism & Buddhism;and D. Parts of the western Roman empire had so-called Barbaric religions among western Europe, and the Romans & Greeks developed their own religions.
What religion is a very rare practice religion in western Europe?
Paganism. But technically I could also say things like Samaritan-ism, Zoroastrianism, Druze, Hinduism, religions which are mainly ethnic in nature and which don't exist in any large amounts in western Europe. Although, Hinduism may be an exception to that, but compared to the percentage of the other religions, I doubt Hinduism make s much of a splash in Western Europe.
Where is Buddhism located at?
Although it originated in India/Nepal and often associated with Asia, Buddhists and Buddhism are present throughout the world and is one of the faster growing religions in many western nations.
What does not believing in a god in Buddhism tell you about their religion?
Absolutely nothing. Thereare many religions in the world suchas Taoism and Buddhism which do not follow the western way of organizing life on the ethical plane. Westerners however have chosen to call them "religions" with the attendant implication that there is a "god" Buddhism works quite well as a moral compass for it's adherents without a deity.
Is Buddhism still popular in the world today?
World estimates for Buddhists vary between 200 and 500 million, with most around 350 million. In many western countries Buddhism is among he fastest growing religions,
How is Buddhism different from Hinduism?
Both Buddhism and Hinduism descend from ancient Vedic religions. They share an appreciation of images as aids to worship, meditation, and tantra behaviors. Tantra behaviors were and are a form of behavior with rules of engagement intended to create a relationship with the Holy by sexual behavior between people; they are not excuses for sexual promiscuity as Western world-views would see the sexual behavior. Both religions agree that one is reborn again and again, and that it would be good to escape this compulsory rebirth. This rebirth is often and simplistically called 'reincarnation.' When one no longer is subject to the compulsory rebirth, one's Western soul is released to something better, but not at all like the Christian heaven. It's release; not achievement of a better life, more fun, more things, or again simplistically, lots of sexual opportunity previously missed.Hinduism has emphasized that the Ultimate is Full (purna in Sanskrit) and rich in characteristics. Buddhism has emphasized how it is Empty (shunya) of anything that is permanent, causeless and separate.The disagreement focuses in the idea of a self: Hinduism says we have one, and our essential self is the Self of the universe. Buddhism has said there is no abiding self, either for us or for the universe - all is flow. So Hinduism (for example) has a rich and loving temple and home ceremonial life around the manifestation of the Self in many forms. Buddhism is more monastic. Buddhism loves meditation on the changing, vanishing, re-arising impermanent breath.They had this argument in India, then Buddhism (dependent on its monasteries) died out during the Muslim invasion in India. So now another difference is that Hinduism is most common in India, and Buddhism is most common elsewhere.Buddhism believes in attaining nirvana through the four noble truths and eightfold path whereas Hinduism believes there are several ways one can reach to God. Hinduism is based on the concept of atman and Brahman whereas Buddhism denies the existence of an eternal soul.
How has Hinduism entered western culture?
Hinduism is eternal, hindus are entering.
What two major religions came from India?
Almost all the major religions came from India... * Hinduism *Buddhisim *Jainisim *Even Christianity It can be easily said that no religion worth the name came from the western world. But which religion did not have its roots in India is a very difficult question to answer.
