Buddhism, as taught by Gautama Buddha, does not have a specific doctrine regarding the creation of the universe, the earth, humans, or other creatures. The Buddha focused primarily on understanding and addressing the nature of suffering and the path to liberation from it, rather than metaphysical or cosmological questions.
In Buddhist teachings, the emphasis is on the impermanent and interdependent nature of phenomena. The concept of "dependent origination" explains that all things arise and exist in dependence on causes and conditions, without a fixed or inherent essence. This principle applies to all beings, including humans and other creatures.
Regarding the existence of God, the Buddha did not directly address the concept of a creator deity. The early Buddhist texts primarily focus on guiding individuals to attain enlightenment and liberation from suffering through the cultivation of wisdom, ethical conduct, and meditation. While some later Buddhist traditions incorporated the idea of deities or celestial beings, the emphasis in Buddhism is not on worshiping or relying on a supreme being for salvation.
Buddhism is generally considered a non-theistic or agnostic tradition. It places greater emphasis on personal experience, self-reliance, and the individual's role in attaining enlightenment rather than the concept of a divine creator.