Theo - Buddhism and Hinduism

I would agree with the statement that suggests that Buddhism was at least, in part developed as a result of the beliefs expressed in Hinduism. This is because Hinduism was developed and made as a religion that was focused on one's self. Like Hinduism Buddhism has a large focus on the the striving for personal perfection and achieving enlightenment.  Although Hinduism was and still is, for the most part, a polytheistic religion the focus was more on the individual spirit and soul rather than the deities. Their focus is on Karma, making sure that their soul is in the best position possible to move on to be a better form after reincarnation. In the same way Buddhism is focused on the soul rather that a deity. Buddhism is focused on one's self, but rather than making themselves more pure or more holy in hopes to be reincarnated as something better they go in the opposite direction and make themselves as humble and lower themselves. Their goal was to achieve a metaphysical, inner bliss known simply as enlightenment. Their entire focus is on achieving Nirvana rather than glorifying a deity. Humbling yourself, desiring nothing, and meditating until you achieve a sense of enlightenment are, although very different from Hinduism, share a lot of the same principals.