Yeah but that doesn't make it a religion. Buddhism was taught by our teacher the Buddha and we reard him as our teacher and us as his students. Going to the temple, chanting/praying, etc. is our daily practice or study to improve each day.
buddhism have branches of religious things and people that believe in buddhism still goes to temples, prays, etc. it's a religion to help you not only believe, but teaches you be more moral, etc. you can't just say it's not a religion.