"Buddhism is more of a way of life than a religion. It is like a fruit. You may like a number of fruits, like bananas, oranges, mandarins, and so on. You are committed to eating these fruits. But then someone tells you that there is a fruit called mango and it would be wonderful for you to try that fruit. It will be a pity if you don't know what a mango is. But eating a mango does not require you to abandon your habit of eating oranges. Why not try it? You may like it a lot. Buddhism is a kind of mango, you see a way of life, and experience that is worth trying. It is open for everyone. You can continue to be a Jew or Catholic while enjoying Buddhism. I think that's a wonderful thing."
A Lifetime of Peace Essential Writings by and about Thich Nhat Hanh
Thich Nhat Hanh on Buddhism as a way of life hospitable to everyone.