In contrast to these typical modernist trends, it has also been observed that some western Buddhist communities show great commitment to their practice and belief, and for that reason are more traditional religious than most forms of New Age spirituality.
Berseberangan dengan tren modernis khas tersebut, beberapa komunitas Buddhis barat juga tampak menunjukkan komitmen besar kepada praktek dan keyakinan mereka, dan untuk itu, akal budi menjadi lebih relijius tradisional ketimbang kebanyakan bentuk spiritualitas Zaman Baru.