Can you be a Buddhist if you don’t believe in karma and reincarnation?

I am sometimes asked this question, especially at the end of an introductory class on Buddhism.  The person asking me will usually have been struck by one of the life-enhancing insights offered by the Dharma.  Perhaps they have experienced the gentle but powerful impact that meditation has on our state of mind.  Many Buddhist teachings … Continue reading Can you be a Buddhist if you don’t believe in karma and reincarnation?