Buddhism

God view

Buddhism does not have a creator God or supreme being who controls the universe. The focus is on human suffering and how to alleviate it.

Self view

Buddhism is non-theistic, meaning it does not have a creator God or supreme being who controls the universe. The focus is on human suffering and how to alleviate it.

Religious tolerance

Buddhism generally views other religions with respect, emphasizing tolerance, compassion, and recognizing diversity of paths towards spiritual growth. It values shared ethical principles and promotes dialogue for mutual understanding and harmony among different religious communities.

View on rebirth

Buddhism views rebirth as a natural consequence of karma and emphasizes the impermanent and interconnected nature of existence, with liberation from rebirth being the ultimate spiritual goal.

View on Evil

Buddhism views evil as a result of harmful actions driven by ignorance and the three poisons. 

Acceptance of Sacred feminine 

Buddhism generally does not have a concept of a sacred feminine.

Does God have a gender?

Buddhism does not assert the existence of a singular, omnipotent deity who created and governs the universe.

Idea of freewill

In Buddhism, the concept of free will is understood within the framework of karma.

How are other religious gods perceived?

Buddhism acknowledges the existence of gods and respects other religious traditions. Though they deny the existence of a singular god within themselves.

Is there a concept of conversion?

Buddhism does not actively seek converts in the way some religions do, individuals are welcomed to explore and adopt Buddhist teachings based on their own understanding and conviction. Conversion to Buddhism is seen as a personal and introspective journey towards spiritual growth and awakening.

View on food 

In Buddhism, the view of food is guided by principles of mindfulness, moderation, and ethical consideration. Buddhists consume both Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian food. Most Buddhist monks also rely on alms.

View on Ancestors

Believe and worship ancestors based on cultural practices within different Buddhist traditions. Such as offering incense, chants etc.