Delve into the historical origins of Guru Purnima in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, honoring Ved Vyasa and Lord Buddha, and ...

(RNS) — Among American Hindus, a survey by the organization Interfaith Shaadi found that 38% marry outside the umbrella of Dharmic faiths — Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism.

Buddhism and Jainism grew out of this. Both Mahavira and Siddhartha preached non-violence and casteless societies; yet both did not claim that they were breaking away from the Aryan tradition.

Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism are explored in show that remains 'remarkably compact' Newsletter sign up Newsletter; Silk painting of the Buddha (8th century, detail) ...