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Is Buddhism a religion or a philosophy?

April 26, 2017buddhism church philosophy Religion

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Is Buddhism a religion or a philosophy?

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Buddhism is a Philosophy. That is the reason why people of all faiths and no faiths practices it.

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There is a long tradition in the West to regard Buddhism as a philosophy. This tradition was started by Enlightenment philosophers (those who like rational thinking so much) who saw in Buddhism an ancient religion which fit their ideal of a rational way of life.