Focused primarily on scripture, faith, and works, Martin Luther's reformation had a significant impact on Western religious thought and practice. Challenging the long-established Catholic Church, Martin Luther established the doctrine as the main focus of Protestantism. Likewise, Buddha Shakyamuni was able to effectively implement the doctrinal dimension of Ninian Smart. The Buddha recognized his power and was able to capture it through literary writings and sayings, as well as recruit his closest followers to collect his thoughts, conversations and revelations. Both men had a great impact on religious thought in both the Western and Eastern hemispheres. These important scholars continue to influence culture, politics, and religion to this day through their effective use of Ninian Smart's doctrinal dimension. Through doctrine, the Buddha and Martin Luther are the pinnacle of religious reform and