Early Buddhism was science and psychology
Modern Buddhism is practiced as a religion, but early Buddhism was not a religion but science and psychology.
Gautama Buddha Was Not a Religious Leader
Gautama Siddhartha (Shakyamuni), the founder of Buddhism, was not a religious figure.
He was more akin to a modern-day scientist or doctor.
He discovered a revolutionary meditation technique that promoted a calm and peaceful mind, which he shared with others.
Gautama Buddha's Original Teachings
Gautama Buddha's original teachings were not about religious topics such as gods or the afterlife.
Instead, they were incredibly advanced in psychological and medical terms.
Over time, they became increasingly difficult to understand and were gradually transformed into the religion we know as Buddhism.
However, the core doctrines of modern Buddhism can still be interpreted from psychological and medical perspectives.
In this article, we will explain some of Gautama Buddha's original teachings.