<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Why are Buddhists so weird?
<|assistant|>
Why is the sky blue? Why do dogs lick themselves? Buddhists have strange views, beliefs and practices because Buddhism is not an Abrahamic religion, so it does not rely on a central text, but rather on the teachings of the Buddha as transmitted through meditative practices and scholarly traditions. They often place an emphasis on personal enlightenment, compassion for others, and minimizing attachment to material possessions, which can lead to strange practices like extreme asceticism or vowing poverty. Furthermore, many Buddhists embrace different philosophical theories such as reincarnation and karma, and their belief systems may sometimes conflict with those of mainstream monotheistic religions.