Shamanism vs. Buddhism

Shamanism: believing in the spirit world, ancestry, and karma

Buddhism: giving up worldly possessions to reach nirvana [type of heaven]

Which is more appealing to an average person? How much does location play on that choice? Pro's & Cons?

My thoughts:
Both religions are appealing in different ways. Neither one of these are my religions but I find them very intriguing. Shamanism being more Japanese kind of religion, in my opinion, like in Mulan [that kid movie on Disney]. Spirits controlling things around you, Karma being more than just a thought, but actually something more real to a person. Buddhism has great perceptions in the thoughts that you give up worldly desires and possessions to get the ultimate "prize." No more grieving. Letting go of what hurts basically, and not getting involved with the things of Earth. Don't take my words exactly for what I said, I am not an expert on either religion, research it for yourself. I have a hard time deciding, I wrote my thoughts on the Pros. Comment with thoughts. I would love to get some different view points on the matter.

~Jennifer Lynn~