1. Hinduism v. buddism
Many Hindu's still refer to their religious tradition as dharma. ... The Therevada scriptures were for several centuries' teachings of the Buddha that were passed down orally by the Sangha, the community of Buddhist monks and nuns. ... As far as the festivals and celebrations they vary with the tradition of the country. ...
What Hinduism does have is an amazing array of beliefs and practices creating a unique tradition spanning over a long and rich history chocked full of mythology. The Hindu tradition has been evolving over 3,000 years and accepts " significant contributions entering the tradition continually." ... Mythologizing: Hinduism reaches literate and illiterate equally through the oral traditions of "old stories" called puranas (Earhart, p. 780). ... Needless to say, this process of thoroughly mythologizing the universe and continuing the oral tradition has been a major factor in bonding Hinduism togeth...
