Christianity and Buddhism are different religions, yet compare and contrast greatly. Though founded at different periods of time, Christianity and Buddhism have shaped cultures and have had a great influence on people all around the world with origins, customs and beliefs. Siddhartha Gautama was born about 563 B.C. He left his wealthy lifestyle when he was about 29 to seek wisdom. For years, he found not wisdom but only pain. After meditating for several days under …showed first 75 words of 427 total…

…showed last 75 words of 427 total…born into the lower classes of Hinduism. It was also especially appealing to women, because they served as a much lower class. Buddhism does not require complex rituals like Hinduism. Just like when these religions were first introduced into the world, they have had a major influence on our culture. Today, many people follow Christianity and Buddhism because of the beliefs and customs. These religions grow with population and are growing stronger all the time.