Original: Compassion for all life, human and nonhuman, is central to Hinduism, Buddhism, which was founded by Siddhattha Gotama; and also Jainism, which was founded by Mahavira 599 â "527 BC.
Simplified: Compassion (or care) for all life, human and nonhuman, is central to Hinduism, Buddhism, which was founded by Siddhattha Gotama (or Buddha), and also Jainism, founded by Mahavira.