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• Reincarnation means rebirth after death.
• It is a central belief in Hinduism.

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• Buddhism: Believes in rebirth, though not in a permanent soul.
• Taoism: Some traditions include beliefs in rebirth and immortality.
• Zoroastrianism: Generally does not believe in reincarnation.

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• Gautam Budha was born in Lumbini, Nepal in 623 BC (563 BC).
• Language of discourse/lectures of Budhha was: Pali 
• He was the founder of Buddhism.

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• The Dharmarajika Stupa is the famous Buddhist stupa located in Taxila, Pakistan.
• It is also known as Chir Tope.
• Period: 3rd century BCE (Mauryan period)
• Religion: Buddhism
• Civilization: Gandhara Civilization

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• The holy book of Buddhism is called the Tripitaka.
• It contains the teachings of Gautama Buddha.
• It is also known as the “Three Baskets” of Buddhist scriptures.
• It was compiled after the death of Buddha in early Buddhist councils.
• It guides Buddhist teachings, discipline, and philosophy.

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• The sacred book of Zoroastrianism is the Zend Avesta (Avesta).
• It contains teachings of the prophet Zoroaster (Zarathustra).
• It focuses on the concept of good vs evil (Ahura Mazda vs Angra Mainyu).
• It is one of the oldest religious texts in the world.
• It was originally written in the Avestan language.

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• Vishnu is one of the major deities in Hinduism.
• He is known as the Preserver (Protector of the Universe).
• He maintains balance and order in the world (Dharma).
• He is part of the Hindu Trinity (Trimurti).
• The other two are Brahma (Creator) and Shiva (Destroyer).

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• Gautam Budha was born in Lumbini, Nepal in 623 BC.
• Language of discourse/lectures of Budhha was: Pali 
• He was the founder of Buddhism.

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• Founder: Gautama Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)

• Place of Origin: India
• Time Period: Around 5th–6th century BCE
• Core Teachings: Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path
• Followers: Called Buddhists

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Nepal is officially recognized as a Hindu-majority country.

It was declared a Hindu state in its constitution until 2008.

It is the only country in the world with Hinduism as its state religion during that period.