As opposed to Vedic Brahmanism, which preceded Buddhism, early Buddhist ideas of faith are more connected with the teachings that are learnt and practised, rather than focused on an outward deity.
Berlawanan dengan Brahmanisme Weda, yang mendahului agama Buddha, gagasan Buddhisme awal atas keyakinan lebih berkaitan dengan ajaran-ajaran untuk memahami dan menerapkan, ketimbang berfokus pada deiti luar.