Questions about Buddhism
FAQ
These
are the most common questions about Buddhism.
Q: Is Buddhism a religion or a philosophy?
A:
This depends on how you define those terms. An important factor is the idea of
faith. Buddha Shakyamuni famously cautioned his disciples: ‘Do not accept my
teachings simply because I am called Buddha’. Time and time again he reminded
his disciples not to accept his teachings out of blind faith, but to test them
as thoroughly as they would examine gold. It is only on the basis of valid
reasons and personal experience that we should accept the teachings of anyone,
including Buddha himself.
