# data[].attributes.body
H, W. (2020, June 12). The Spread of Buddhism Across Asia: Education: Asian Art Museum. Retrieved from https://education.asianart.org/resources/the-spread-of-buddhism-across-asia/

History.com Editors. (2017, October 06). Hinduism. Retrieved from https://www.history.com/topics/religion/hinduism

Holi: The Hindu Festival of Colors. (2017, April 01). Retrieved from https://www.balancedachievement.com/spirituality/holi/

Moving People Changing Places. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.movingpeoplechangingplaces.org/identities-cultures/religion-identity-diaspora.html

Taylor, A. (2019, May 20). Buddha Day Celebrations in Photos. Retrieved from https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2019/05/buddha-day-celebrations-photos/589843/

What is Buddhism? (2021). Retrieved from https://www.diamondway-buddhism.org/buddhism/
*There isn't an Author Name Mentioned

# data[].attributes.body
Here is a ritual candle lighting commemorating Buddha's birthday. In some places like Hong Kong, Macau, and Korea it is an official holiday (Like a federal holiday). Buddha's birthday is a time of remembrance and prayer dedicated to Buddha. Candles are said to be used as enlightenment of the Buddha.

# data[].attributes.body
Kindness was a core value- treating every living being from mankind to animals with the uttermost respect was important.

# data[].attributes.body
Although Buddha did not write any books himself, he had oral traditions, the first being the four noble truths which outlined what life is, followed by how you could fix your life which is called the Eightfold Path. The Eightfold Path explain what morals you should follow if you choose to take the road towards Nirvana (A release from pain and suffering).

# data[].attributes.body
Asoka helped spread Buddhism throughout Asia, by sending missionaries to educate others about the religion.

Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) questioned Hinduism, especially about classes. He believed that people could logically achieve wisdom. He taught love, kindness, and nonviolence towards everyone. He made the religion accessible to all.

# data[].attributes.body
This is the festival of Holi, an example of how they honor gods and goddesses in their culture. Holi is dedicated to the victory of good over evil, and is a time spent letting go of past mistakes, repairing relationships, and being more kind than others, core values of hinduism.

# data[].attributes.body
Although hinduism doesn't have a specific set of rules to follow, however they had specific morals and traditions. Their official higher deity is the Brahman, however there are many gods and goddesses that they worship. Something really important is the idea of reincarnation, so when you die in this life, you are reborn in the next. In Hinduism this lasts eternally, a constant cycle of life, death, rebirth. Karma plays into this, as how you act during your life determines the status of your next.

# data[].attributes.body
Upanishads were a interpretation of hymns called Vedas which stories filled with gods and goddesses. Upanishads were published during the year of 400 B.C

# data[].attributes.body
Brahma is the creator, Vishnu is the preserver, and Shiva is the destroyer. Hinduism does not have one founder, and is a mix of many different beliefs, that formed a religion with time.

# data[].attributes.body
The Caste System was a status system used in India, linked to Hinduism. The name of Caste System was established by the Europeans when they were in control of India. This system determined your political power, and economic status. The primary four groups of this system were the Bhramins, Kshatryia, Vaishya, and Sudra. However there is a group lower than all of these things called the Untouchables. At the top you had Bhramins who were priests and academics, and the very lowest were street sweepers, and latrine cleaners. It is believed that one's karma from the past life determined what you were going to be in the current life.