In the European reception the question has been asked whether Buddhism is a science, a philosophy, a religion or rather a practical meditation system. Michael von Brück shows in his introduction that Buddhism is all these things at once, and more: it is a science of the psychological processes and factors that influence perception and thinking. It is a philosophy that has developed a consistent theory of knowledge, cosmology and anthropology. It is a religion that has created values for large cultural spaces through ethical instructions and cultic practice. It is a practical system of meditation which, through various methods, enables conscious mindfulness in everyday life, the control of emotions and thoughts, and the integration of physical and mental processes. But Buddhism is above all egg.