1. Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world, over 8000 years . 2 Hindu's believe in one god who has many manifestations . 3. Hinduism is the most peace-loving Religion of all. The only religion which preaches absolute non-violence (Vegetarianism). .4 . Hindus believe that the universe undergoes endless cycles of creation, preservation and dissolution.5 . Hindus believe in the law of Karma. Karma is the Law of action and reaction. For every action we take, we face a reaction in the future. Do good today, and tomorrow will be good day. Do bad today, and tomorrow will be a bad day. 6 . Hindus believe in Reincarnation. The soul passes from one body to the next. We never die, we keep changing bodies. What you will be in your next life will depend on your karmic actions taken in this and previous lives. The Reality of Reincarnation 7 . Hindus believe God is present everywhere and everything is a part of God. 8 . Hinduism is the only religion which preaches vegetarianism. All life is sacred, to be loved and revered, and therefore practice non-injury. The actions of killing and eating animals is very bad karma and will have equal opposite reactions in proportion. Due to the law of Karma, if you kill and eat animals now, you will be killed and eaten in the future. You will be treated the same way you treat others, including animals. 9 . Hinduism is spread through word of mouth and trade. Not through forced conversions. 10. Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism are branches of Hinduism.