2007-10-25 17:31:51 · 4 answers · asked by ? 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Some are and some are not. It is the choice of the individual believer who is practising buddhism.
In the buddhist faith, a belief in a deity is not necessary. Pondering a deity's possible existence does nothing to further one's own progress and karma. So the question is rather moot.
But some buddhist's have been influenced by other faith's, and have incorporated a worship of a creator/god like figure. But if you read the words and wisdom of Siddartha Gautama, you would understand that this is not a belief that is required to practice buddhism.
2007-10-25 17:38:40 · answer #1 · answered by Sapere Aude 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Atheism isn't a requirement for being a Buddhist. It's a choice.
2007-10-26 00:46:27 · answer #2 · answered by S K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Buddhists are atheists. Most Satanists are also atheists. Neither believes in or worships deities.
2007-10-26 00:45:53 · answer #3 · answered by gelfling 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Erm...which Buddhist?
I thought they believed in...you know...Buddha...
2007-10-26 00:34:54 · answer #4 · answered by jadestone12000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋