A belief system is something that helps guide ones life. It teaches them how to act. One positive influence is that it can help lead its followers so that they can do what it right. One negative influence is that the followers might do something that others think is not good and this could lead to many problems. The main tenets of hinduism and buddhism are karma, dharma, and reincarnation. Siddhartha meditated which showed that he believed in buddhism. His beleif system impacts his life because he gave up on his belongings to not suffer pain.