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Buddha gained many followers as he traveled

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The Buddha was raised Hindu

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Many of Buddha's followers were merchants and artisans.

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Buddha's followers were the first believers of Hinduism

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Buddha believed that people should act morally and treat others well.

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Buddha had 4 guiding principals. They became known as the Four Noble Truths.

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Some of the Buddha's teachings challenged traditional Hindu ideas.

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The Buddha's influence spread rapidly throughout India.

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Buddha did not believe Hindus they or their rituals were necessary for enlightenment.

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The Buddha did not reject the Hindu teaching of reincarnation.

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Siddhartha was a prince who grew up in luxury

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Siddhartha never had to struggle with the problems that many people of his time faced.

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Even though Siddhartha grew up in luxury, he still felt like something was missing in his life.

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Siddhartha began to ask questions about the meaning of human life.

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Before Siddhartha reached age 30, he left his home and family to look for answers on what the meaning of human life is.

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Nobody could give convincing answers to Siddhartha's questions

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He did not give up, in fact, he became more determined to find the answers he was seeking.

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According to legend, Siddhartha spent 6 years wandering throughout India.

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After 7 weeks of deep meditation, he suddenly had the answers he was looking for.

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Siddhartha spent 7 more weeks under a tree which later his followers called it the Tree Of Wisdom

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Buddha taught that every person who followed the Eightfold Path properly would reach nirvana.

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The Buddha challenged the authority of Hindu priests.

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The Buddha rejected many of the ideas contained in the Vedas.

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Some of the Buddha's teachings challenged traditional Hindu ideas.

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Buddha did not believe in Hinduism rituals.

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Buddha told people that they did not have to follow Hindu ideas.

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The Buddha was opposed to the caste system.

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The Buddha believed that it didn't matter what varna or caste you belonged to, as long as you lived life the right way.

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Unlike Hinduism, Buddhism made the untouchables feel that they had the power to change lives.

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The Buddha's opposition to the caste system won him the support of the masses.