Shramanism

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Shramanism was a religious and philosophical tradition that arose in India some time between 4000 and 1200 BCE. It consisted of a several different orders. Shramanas were wandering monks that emphasized Vedic self-control rather than the Vedic yajnas.

They believed in Vedic Dharma traditions such as renunciation (Sanyass.)

Two of these orders have survived, and become full-fledged religions: Jainism and Buddhism.

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