Buddhism and the Value of Life

Buddhism is a religion based on the value of life.

Its main premise is that everything has come from God and, thus, must be respected equally.

Everything from an ant to an elephant should all be respected with an equal dignity.

The philosophy behind this is simple.

Buddha once said that if one wanted to appreciate an orchard of apple trees, one first needs to appreciate the seed that it came from.

Similarly, if one wants to appreciate the creator, the only way to do this is by valuing its creations.