ir recognition of the existence of a God or gods having power over their own destiny to whom obedience, service, and honor are due." Unlike other religions blind faith is not necessary in Buddhism. Belief is somewhat dismissed and is replaced by confidence based on knowledge, known as 'saddha' in Pali. Buddhists seek asylum in the Buddha, as he is responsible for the discovery of the path of deliverance. Many people who claim that Buddhism is a philosophy and not a religion generally mean it as a compliment. They are suggesting that Buddhism is more than just 'superstitious rubbish' that they may believe religion to be. Religion can be seen as passionate and irrational. However, philosophy is 'the flower of human intellect' . R
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