Hinduism is a major religion in India, a belief that includes reincarnation and karma.

The Eightfold Path is so vital for India because it led to nirvana, which meant more happiness.

There were many techniques that led to nirvana. Eight examples were judgments, dreams, specializations, speech, actions, concentration, meditation, production, and desires.

Buddhism wasn't popular in India because Indians like Hinduism. Buddhism was very popular however, Hinduism had much poetry, therefore people like Hinduism better.

Siddhartha was a prince who gave up wealth and treasures to find what life is. One achievement Siddhartha accomplished was finding why people suffer. Another achievement was finding ways to make life joyful.