Does Buddhism believe in Darwin's theory of evolution?

Buddhism. Many Buddhists see no inherent conflict between their religious teachings and evolutionary theory. Indeed, according to some Buddhist thinkers, certain aspects of Darwin's theory are consistent with some of the religion's core teachings, such as the notion that all life is impermanent. read more

(BTW, evolution isn't a theory - allele frequencies DO change in breeding populations over time [which is what"biological evolution" means], Darwin's theory is descent with modification - an explanation of how speciation [which is not evolution] works. read more

Although Darwin’s Theory of Evolution shattered the foundations of Western religion and reduced Christianity to a shipwreck, it has not harmed or affected Buddhism in any way. Quite the opposite, it is in accordance with the Buddha’s teachings, given so long ago, and so, has confirmed the wisdom of the Buddha’s teachings. read more

Dalai Lama dismisses the element of randomness in the theory of evolution based on natural selection: From the Buddhist's perspective, the idea of these mutations being random events is deeply unsatisfying for a theory that purports to explain the origin of life. read more