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Buddhism has had a major effect on who I am and how I think about the world. What I have learned is that I like all religions, but only parts of them.

For me, Buddhism is a psychology and a philosophy that provides a means, upayas, for working with the mind.

When I first was exposed to Buddhism in the mid-1960s, I said it was so practical and utterly pragmatic. That's what attracted me to Buddhism.

What's really great about Buddhism is its rational, informal quality. Coming from my experience of growing up a Catholic, I found Buddhism to be refreshingly easygoing and forgiving.

I admire the fact that the central core of Buddhist teaching involves mindfulness and loving kindness and compassion.

I realize that many elements of the Buddhist teaching can be found in Christianity, Judaism, Islam. I think if Buddhism can help, it is the concrete methods of practice.

I think Buddhism should open the door of psychology and healing to penetrate more easily into the Western world.

There are many, many Christians who practice Buddhism, and they become better and better Christians all the time.

It just seemed like Buddhism, especially Tibetan Buddhism - because that's mainly what I've been exposed to - was a real solid organization of teachings to point someone in the right direction. Some real well thought out stuff. But I don't know, like, every last detail about Buddhism.

I'm fascinated by Buddhism. I adore Buddhism, and I read about it all the time, but I haven't formally become a Buddhist, although I don't really know why I haven't. I guess I feel I don't need to.