opinions on Buddhism?

[anagogy]

I think Buddhism is interesting, and metaphysically, I think they have a relatively correct understanding of what liberation, or nirvana as it is called, constitutes but like all prescribed systems of discipline with rules of "correct" ways of behaving, I think it fails to take into account the unique circumstances of each incarnation.  That is to say, there is no one size fits all path to awakening.  

My distortions are not your distortions, and the noble eightfold path won't necessarily dissolve said distortions.

Actions without conviction are empty and devoid of real impact on the soul.  It's like eating this or that because you've been told it is good for you, but regardless of how you feel as you do it.  It's approaching things from the outside in, rather than the inside out.  It doesn't take into account the unique vibratory distortions of the moment.  As Ra noted, the repression of that self which is inherently perfect leads to the manifestation of more experience of expression of those qualities which were seemingly overcome.  

That which is not needed naturally falls away as distortions are dissolved in the fire of awareness and understanding.  I prefer to let my behavior naturally and organically change as a result of that, rather than follow a prescribed system of discipline.

Having said that, it could be the perfect path for certain beings.  Only you can know.