Question

Choose either buddhism or confucianism and describe its origin, major principles, and how it affected existing laws, social practices, or culture. also describe whether and how the religion/philosophy influenced other societies.

Answer 1

Hinduism originated in India. Major principles are that one God exists. One Trinity: Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshwara (Shiva) in several divine forms. All humans are divine and there is a unity of existence through love and religious harmony. Laws are: Knowledge of 3 Gs: Ganga (sacred river), Gita (sacred script), Gayatri (sacred mantra).