Hinduism offers little hope for salvation. Although salvation is possible in
             Hinduism, the margin for error is so small, that it is almost impossible to ever be released
             from the wheel and achieve moksha. With that in mind the hunt for a new religion begins.
             The two options laid before me are Jainism and Buddhism. Both religions will be
             compared and a the better of the two religion will prevail. Although both religions have
             many followers, it is necessary when confronting an issue as large and expansive as
             religion beliefs to go into grave detail when examining and comparing the available
             options. Jainism and Buddhism both have many great aspects that make each religion a
             worthy candidate. Although both religions have great aspects, one religion is clearly the
             winner in my heart. For many factors that will be discussed later, Buddhism is my new
             Hinduism offers little hope to it's followers. It is based on a rigid caste
             classification system of which people are born into. The caste system offers little to no
             upward mobility and an even smaller amount of hope for the people to ascent through the
             caste system. Hinduism relies heavily upon it's traditions and rituals as a means of
             worship and salvation. These duties and places in the caste system are described in detail
             in the law of Manu. "The Law of Manu is more explicit concerning the duties of the four
             varna. It specifies particular occupations for each of the four social groups, which are
             seen as being divinely ordained. For the growth of the worlds, (Brahman) created
             Brahmanas (Brahmins or priests), Kshatriyas (warriors), Vaishyas (traders) and Shudras
             (manual workers) from his face, arms, thighs, and feet respectively"(Hopfe, 84). These
             caste assignments are non-negotiable and are engraved in the fabric of Indian culture. If a
             person leads an exemplary life in their given section of the caste system, th...