<human>:  Can you explain the fundamental differences between Hinduism, Buddhism and the Sikh religion?
<bot>: Hinduism is considered to be the oldest of the three religions and is based on the sacred texts of the Vedas and Upanishads. It is an ancient polytheistic tradition focused on understanding and achieving salvation through the understanding of one’s duty, or dharma, in relation to other people and one’s relationship to the divine. Buddhism is a non-theistic religion that originated in India, and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, or the Buddha. The primary focus of the religion is to break away from the problem of suffering in life and to achieve enlightenment. Sikhism is an monotheistic religion founded in the fifteenth century by Guru Nanak in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. Its foundation is based on the teachings of the ten successive gurus, who laid down a moral code of conduct and religious philosophy. The core beliefs of Sikhism include a belief in one God, the teachings of all gurus, equality, social justice, and service to humanity.