Why Arthur C. Clarke Thought Buddhism Would Survive into the Future

Sir Arthur C. Clarke was a science fiction author who was also interested in Buddhism. He said that he was a "crypto-Buddhist," which means that he didn't identify as a Buddhist, but he found the philosophy to be very appealing. He said that he liked the way that Buddhism emphasized the importance of personal experience and that it didn't require any belief in a supernatural being.

Clarke also said that he thought that Buddhism would be the only religion that would survive into the future. He said that this was because Buddhism was not based on dogma or superstition, but on a search for truth and enlightenment. He also said that Buddhism was a very practical religion that could help people to live better lives.

Here are some of the specific things that Clarke said about Buddhism:

"Buddhism is not a religion in the sense that Christianity or Islam are religions. It is a philosophy, a way of life."

"Buddhism is not based on belief in a supernatural being. It is based on the search for truth and enlightenment."

"Buddhism is a very practical religion. It can help people to live better lives."

"I think that Buddhism will be the only religion that survives into the future."

Clarke's views on Buddhism were not without controversy. Some people have criticized him for not being a "true" Buddhist, since he didn't identify as a Buddhist and he didn't follow all of the teachings of the Buddha. However, Clarke's views are still respected by many people, and they have helped to introduce Buddhism to a wider audience.