Secular Buddhism is a new approach to Buddhism. Although there is no one definition, you can get a good idea of where it is going by looking at Rick Bateman's definition, the FAQ page from the Secular Buddhist Association website, and reading the works of Stephen Batchelor. Following are some of the features of Secular Buddhism I find most compelling: The secular approach to Buddhism means to explore the Buddha's teachings as they apply to life in the natural world without any magic overlays: no …

We are a non-profit, secular group of atheists, agnostics, skeptics, freethinkers, humanists, non theists, and non-believers - pick whichever label you like best. We are a chapter of the American Humanist Association (AHA) in Washington, DC, and follow their stated philosophy: A progressive philosophy of life, that without the supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity. We started up in …