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Really? I'll admit i'm not a scholar of non-western traditions, but in my cursory study of buddism there do seem to be teachings and schools of thought that are not simply a "code of life."
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There are different branches of Buddhism, just as in most religions, some of which deify the Buddha for reaching nirvana, but the general idea of Buddhism is to find the middle ground in life and to allow yourself to stop wanting for things to remain static, understanding of the Four Noble Truths is paramount. Certain techniques are advocated, but like I said, the general rule of Buddhism is to follow the middle ground. ie. don't eat meat unless someone offers it to you.
To say that "Buddhism contains no dogma," however, is only half correct. There has been a consensus set down for the whole of Buddhism by athoritive groups in the past, but at the same time, the Buddha said only to use his experiences as a guide and that one must find the path to enlightenment on their own terms, not his.
They are definately not as stringent as Jains are, some of whom have starved themselves to death so as not to harm any more living beings.
