No, Barb'ry, not all religions are inherently violent nor are all philosophies. But all creatures who are deeply afraid are inherently violent. Observe this demonstrated amply in Nature, as well as in religions. All religions contain individuals who are afraid, but the really serious troubles arise when the leadership of the religion in question is afraid. This goes for political entities too.

Buddhism is not generally a violent religion, but it is certainly possible for Buddhists to become violent under the pressure of fear of one kind or another. They then turn the religion to their own purposes.