Is Buddhism one religion or many?

Some Buddhists have different beliefs but its only one religion called Buddhism. It has many branches or denominations like christians but its still one religion Buddhism is basically one religion but various sects some worship the idol others believe in the writings and some see it as life philosphy--------To call Buddhism a religion fails the goal. Religion requiers believing, example one god in Islam or chritianety.

There is no god in Buddhism to belive in. Buddhism is more a way to follow.So it is better to call it a philosophy, because who knows, has not to belive. Buddhism is continuos collecting knowledge by understanding this world of phenomenas which are confusig the mind.

Buddha was a real person who developed enlightnement out of himself. Thereafter he tought this way to his diciples. At least all followers of Buddha try to go his way.

How to acchieve this goal may have different options which occure in various ways. Lama (teacher) says: different practice but it is all the same! --- 'hope my English is understandable, if not sorry, I'm German.

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