They have founders, codes of ethics about how to live and treat others, and holy writings that help lead their religious practices. They worship a higher power that is the source of life, often making pilgrimages to holy places or worshiping in a common structure. Plus, many religions observe holy days and have identifying symbols. Differences between religions may be noted when it comes to things such as how a personal God is viewed. He may be unreachable, involved, immanent, or transcendent.
Various religions view salvation and sin differently, too.
Buddhism Famous Buddhists such as Richard Gere have brought this religion into the limelight over the past decade. The majority of Buddhists live in eastern Asia and India yet more and more followers can now be found in the Western Hemisphere as well. Life is a cycle of suffering and rebirth kept active by actions or karma. All suffering is caused by the gratification of desires. This path of ethics, meditation, faith, and disciplinary practice leads to a state of enlightenment.