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Chattanooga area Buddhists say their way of life is often misunderstood in the South

Susan Corn, Rachel Kaufman, and Fran Randall, from left, participate in a meditation class at Clearspring Yoga on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Meditation is an important activity in Buddhism that helps to promote behaviors that are central to its teachings.
Susan Corn, Rachel Kaufman, and Fran Randall, from left, participate in a meditation class at Clearspring Yoga on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Meditation is an important activity in Buddhism that helps to promote behaviors that are central to its teachings. Susan Corn, Rachel Kaufman, and Fran Randall, from left, participate in a meditation class at Clearspring Yoga on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Meditation is an important activity in Buddhism that helps to promote behaviors that are central to its teachings.

By Casey Phillips 10 min read

Do not look for a sanctuary in anyone except yourself.

To the non-practitioner, understanding Buddhism can be a confusing, obstacle-strewn path.

It is not precisely a religion, although it is often confused for one and, even more confoundingly, is treated as such by some adherents.

It is possible to be both a Buddhist and hold fast to another faith, even as far as being member of the clergy.

It’s principles are, in some cases, best communicated through silence.