Buddhism is a practice to revere human life, one's own as well as others'.

Buddhism Day by Day

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, June 20, 2013:

Buddhism elucidates the dignity of human life on the most fundamental level. Buddhism is not merely a philosophy that observes truth from an objective point of view or in light of reason. It is oriented toward practice and the study of human beings that shows the correct way to live. Buddhism aims to prove the true dignity of human life through the individual's life and his or her actions to help others do the same. In other words, Buddhism is a practice to revere human life, one's own as well as others'.