Why don't Buddhists believe in a core personality?

We do believe in a core personality. We don't believe in an inherent personality. These are not the same thing: core personality and inherent personality. An inherent personality is something that does not change. You are that way for sure forever. read more

Well, it’s because we believe in this Mystic Law of Cause and Effect instead. We chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo to put ourselves in rhythm with it. read more

Buddhist don't believe in that, so, strictly speaking, all Buddhists don't believe in reincarnation. Then, after that, rebirth is the idea that there is continuity across lifetimes. The Buddha was silent on what continues, but this lifetime is the effect of previous lifetimes, and the actions and intents of this lifetime will affect future lifetimes. read more