Do Hinduism and Buddhism require belief in God?

While it depends on interpretation Buddhism is mostly atheistic and certainly does not require a belief in God, it might even require a disbelief in one, especially a personal creator God. read more

Buddhism also does not accept the concept of a creator God. Hindu Dharma accepts the concept of a creator God (though there is no creation ex nihilo) but does not demand belief. It recommends a person to have shraddha in God, sastras or scriptures etc. Shraddha is not blind belief but a respectful attitude. Ultimately Hinduism is not for believers but for seekers of Truth. Truth would exist regardless of whether you believe in It or not. Hinduism asks every human to actively search for Truth. read more

It is commonly understood as a term to denote the entire cycle of cause and effect as described in the philosophies of a number of cosmologies, including those of Buddhism and Hinduism. Karma is a central part of Buddhist teachings. In Buddha's teaching, karma is a direct intentional result of a person's word, thought and/or action in life. read more