The Conversion From Hinduism to Buddhism In ancient India Hinduism was the main religion of the people until Buddhism arose. Buddhism arose in 525 B.C.E. and was founded by Siddhartha Gautama. Though the religion started out with a small number of followers the religion became increasingly popular in India. Many Hindus converted to Buddhism because they liked what it had to offer. The main reason for the Hindus to convert was the equality Buddhism …
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…that point in time. Also Buddhism had no real leader after Guatama died, so there was no one telling the Buddhists what to do so people could live there lives anyway they wanted with total freedom. Buddhism offered many important things Hinduism did not. Buddhism gave total freedom and equity to every one; man or woman, rich or poor. Everyone was equal. This is why so many people of the Hindu religion converted to Buddhism.