Buddhism is pretty cool, but what makes it interesting is also what makes it nonsensical as any other religion. The multiple sects, all the "enlightened" teachers, all the gods, and then the sect without belief in gods. I explored it as well, but quickly walked away from it.
I think that it is entirely appropriate to investigate other religions as an atheist. If you're looking for a delusion or soothing superstition then probably not. But I have always been all for the investigation of other religions. I belief all religions have some redeemable quality that can be applied to the secular world though they may all be corrupt. For example, I still use mindfulness meditation to treat my anxiety and zero in on the present. It's pretty effective at important times.
But I would also suggest reading some Hitchens on the topic of Zen Buddhism. It's quite the joyful read.
I think that it is entirely appropriate to investigate other religions as an atheist. If you're looking for a delusion or soothing superstition then probably not. But I have always been all for the investigation of other religions. I belief all religions have some redeemable quality that can be applied to the secular world though they may all be corrupt. For example, I still use mindfulness meditation to treat my anxiety and zero in on the present. It's pretty effective at important times.
But I would also suggest reading some Hitchens on the topic of Zen Buddhism. It's quite the joyful read.
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