Is Buddhism older than Indus Valley Civilization?

No, definitely not! Indus Valley civilization was beginning of Vedic period- Rig Veda. They began to worship the forces of nature: Wind,Rain, Fire and Sun, they are attributes of formless entities- the manifestations of God. read more

No Buddhism is not older than Indus valley civilisation . The Indus valley civilisation became important in about 2500 B.C. Before Christ ) , While on the other hand the Buddha on his teachings Buddhism was founded was born in 563 B.C. or 480 B.C. read more

I would say Buddhism had a bigger impact on the civilization with more of its beliefs and religious views and more people practiced Buddhism. Hinduism in the Indus River Valley The Indus River Valley religious beginnings were Hinduism; practicing meditation, karma, and equality. read more

It appears that Buddhism draws most of its inspiration from the religious culture of the Indus Valley civilisation; like the elements of renunciation, meditation, rebirth, karma, and liberation. Also, many symbols of the Indus Valley civilisation. have religious significance and are also sacred to Buddhism. read more