Buddhism is a religion that is a spiritual path, but it's also a philosophy and a way of life. The emphasis of Buddhism is compassion for others, and for all to be happy and free of suffering. To walk the Buddhist path is to explore our minds, our intentions, our viewpoints, our selfishness, and our delusions. To be a Buddhist is to work at being mindful, to be present while having respect and compassion for all other beings.

Buddhism Basics — We've all heard of Buddhism, but most of us have many misconceptions about what Buddhism is. My previous view was that Buddhists shaved their heads, sold their belongings, then left society to live by themselves in the woods. That's not what Buddhism is about.