[toshk]

The metaphysical view of Buddhism is definitely different from Western view.I think both lack empirical evidence, because both are very hard to prove.

But also emptiness as a meditative state (Samatha) can be experienced. Whether or not you end up believing it's the essence of reality, you can experience it as the essence of your experience through meditation.

[scns]

I take Buddha seriously, because he said "This is my truth, look if it is true for you." ie zero dogma.

Buddhism is for me the religion people worshipping him created.

Now i get it! Thank you for explaining it that way!