Buddhism has approximately 311 million followers. Followers seek nirvana through charity, modesty, compassion for others, restraint from violence, and general self-control. Like Hinduism, Buddhism promotes a life centered on spiritual rather than worldly matters. Confucianism was founded in China nearly 2,500 years ago. Its founder was an exiled politician and philosopher named Confucius.
Confucian thought is also ingrained in the cultures of Japan, South Korea, and Singapore.
Judaism was the first religion to preach belief in a single God. Employers and HR managers must be aware of important days in the Jewish faith. Marketers must take into account foods that are banned among strict Jews. People in every culture have a communication system to convey thoughts, feelings, knowledge, and information through speech, actions, and writing. Spoken language is that part of a culture's communication system that is embodied in its verbal and written vocabulary.