What do Buddhists mean when they say 'life is an illusion?

No, it doesn't mean that it's pointless at all. Buddhism invites us to look closely to see how things really are. From an ordinary point of view things seem very solid and real. read more

Buddhists who say ‘life is an illusion’ make a huge error. If they do say this, offer to slam their fingers with a hammer so they can get to their senses. The only illusion that’s present is when this Buddhist thinks that there will be no pain when the hammer hits the fingers. He’ll be corrected quickly. read more

By the term “life is a dream” they mean several things. Everything is a product of your mind. Imagine that you spilled sauce all over yourself during family dinner. read more

The Buddha taught that people do not have individual souls, for the individual self or ego is an illusion. For Buddhists there is no merciful Father in heaven who sent His Son to die for our souls, for our salvation, to provide the way for us to reach His glory. read more