Is Buddhism compatible with theistic religions such as Christianity and Judaism?
It depends on whose Buddhism, and whose Christianity or Judaism. The ultimate concern in Buddhism is “suffering” and the cessation of suffering. There are many today who find Buddhist approaches enriching. Since the focus in Buddhism is practice and experience rather than belief or doctrine, it has the capacity to adapt to many different cultures, belief systems, and circumstances.
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