It is not a faith, but it is a moral code.
Do you not think Buddha lived a moral life or taught a moral code?
Buddha taught that living morally made you happier here in this life. It's true.
I knew that living morally was good for me even before I knew God.
My father's 32" piece of leather made sure that I knew what was good.
Do you not think Buddha lived a moral life or taught a moral code?
Depends on how you define moral. I firmly believe many Nazi's thought they were living by a moral code and lived a moral life.
If we were not created with a purpose, the word moral really has no reference. It is as another poster said, " It is like trying to navigate a ship by the lantern at the top of the mast." That is really an excellent way to put it. Wish I'd thought of it.