Blog Entry #8

India's religious history greatly influenced their tradition of nonviolence. The creation of Buddhism was a major part of this. It was centered around peace and enlightenment. People worked hard to stay out of trouble and perform their duties so that in their next life they could move up to a higher caste. The stronger followers of Buddhism became monks and moved to monasteries where they spent their time meditating. Hinduism was partially the same way. Hinduists worked hard to fulfill their dharmas so they would move up a caste. Violence was not a part of the different castes much. These religions that were founded were all based on enlightenment, thus creating their influence on India's tradition of nonviolence.