Is Buddhism a Religion | 2020

Ajahn Brahmali explores the common question: “Is Buddhism a religion?” He offers thoughtful reflections on how we define Buddhism and why that definition matters for both practitioners and newcomers.

Buddhism is practical and experiential, focusing on ethics, meditation, and insight rather than dogma or ritual. Ajahn Brahmali suggests Buddhism is best seen as a training or path, a way to understand the nature of suffering, to live with wisdom and compassion, and to ultimately realize how to be free from suffering (nibbana).

Although Buddhism shares features with religion (moral framework, community, teachings), its core is direct experience and transformation, not faith alone.

Recorded 2020-01-10

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