Religion is a system of beliefs that avoid the worship of God or Gods and pray, ritual, and moral codes. There are plenty of religions that are worldwide such as Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and etc. Religions are always getting compared to each other to show what religion fits your belief. As I have done research on different religions. The top two religions that are always talked about and information is always appearing or spoken upon are Christianity and Buddhism. Although they are two different religions coming from different sides of the globe. Everyone is initially to their own beliefs. As my beliefs may be different from others as of my friends. As I done research on Christianity and Buddhism Traditional Christian …show more content…
Through meditation and analysis, he attained an enlightened state of being that marked the end of attachments (and therefore suffering), and ultimately, upon his death, release from the cycle of rebirth (samsara. The Buddhist canon consists of a vast corpus of texts that cover philosophical, devotional, and monastic matters, and each of the major divisions of Buddhism has its own distinct version of what it considers to be canonical scriptures. Buddhism has spread from its roots in India to virtually every corner of the world, and in each place it has spread it has adopted and adapted local practices and beliefs. Over the course of its 2500-year history, Buddhism has experienced many schisms and modifications; there are currently three major branches of the tradition — the Theravada ("Doctrine of the Elders"), the Mahayana ("Great Vehicle), and the Vajrayana ("Diamond Vehicle," often simply called "Tibetan Buddhism"), although there are many sects and groups within each of these branches. The Buddha's teachings are often summarized in the Four Noble Truths, which form the basis of the first sermon he delivered after attaining enlightenment, and the