Bodhideist Statement of Affirmation

This is a very simple statement of Bodhideist belief.

“We believe in God. We practice Early Buddhism. We reject what can’t be reasonably justified. No miracles, revelation, prophecy, or answered prayers.”

Published by

Dr. Jay N. Forrest

Dr. Jay N. Forrest is an American Philosopher, Certified Meditation Teacher, and contemplative writer advancing a rational spirituality grounded in God, Reason, and the Dharma. His work integrates meditative practice with philosophical inquiry, offering a path of wisdom and liberation beyond organized religion. Integrating insights from science, psychology, and philosophy, he reinterprets Early Buddhism to present a modern worldview that unites spiritual depth with intellectual integrity.