From Krishna to Buddha

Michael Sudduth has now abandoned Hare Krishna for Buddhism:

http://michaelsudduth.com/helen-de-cruz-interview-at-prosblogion/

But isn't philosophical Buddhism atheistic? Indeed, wasn't Buddhism a reform movement that broke with Hinduism? So what became of Michael's devotion to "Lord Krishna"? 

Having left Christianity behind, Michael has no frame of reference. So he just bounces from one thing to another–like a racquet ball.