World Religions

~2300 BCE (Vedic period)

The world's oldest living religion, Hinduism is a vast family of traditions united by sacred texts and core concepts like karma, dharma, and the pursuit of Moksha — liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

“You have a right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions.”Bhagavad Gita 2:47

~2000 BCE

One of the world's oldest monotheistic religions, Judaism is both a faith and a cultural identity. Rooted in the covenant between God and Abraham, it gave rise to both Christianity and Islam.

“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.”Deuteronomy 6:4 (The Shema)

~500 BCE

Founded by Siddhartha Gautama in 5th century BCE India, Buddhism teaches that suffering arises from desire and ignorance, and that liberation comes through meditation, ethical living, and wisdom.

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become.”Dhammapada 1:1-2

~30 CE

The world's largest religion, Christianity is centered on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It teaches that through faith in Jesus, humanity can be reconciled with God.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”John 3:16 (NIV)

~610 CE

The world's second largest religion, Islam teaches total submission to Allah (God). Founded in 7th century Arabia, it spread rapidly across the world and shares roots with Judaism and Christianity.

“Indeed, with hardship comes ease.”Quran 94:6

~1469 CE

Founded in 15th century Punjab by Guru Nanak, Sikhism emphasizes equality of all humans, selfless service, and devotion to one formless God. It rejects caste distinctions and ritual without understanding.

“Recognize the Lord's light within all, and do not consider social class or status; there are no classes or castes in the world hereafter.”Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 349

~400 BCE

One of China's oldest philosophical and spiritual traditions, Taoism teaches harmony with the natural flow of the universe — the Tao. It values simplicity, spontaneity, and balance over ambition and control.

“The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao. The name that can be named is not the eternal name.”Tao Te Ching, Chapter 1