Misunderstandings

No, Buddhism is less about faith and more about wisdom through experience and analysis.

No, Buddhism cultivates positive qualities such as wisdom, freedom, kindness and compassion.

No, Buddha lived in a society dominated by Hinduism, but is unique and different.

No, Buddha's teachings do not include belief in an omnipotent creator.

No, the Buddha rejected both the idea of nihilism and eternalism about our existence.

No, Buddhism started in India and Buddhism does not - and should not - have a single supreme leader.

No, it's not Buddha, but a Chinese monk called Budai.

No, Buddha is not a god, but a master who left behind a teaching for wisdom and awakening.

No, focusing on overcoming problems is positive.

No, mindfulness is just one of eight factors in the eightfold path of the Buddha's teachings.