Revival of Buddhism In India Part 1 of 2 - From Untouchables to Buddhists
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ม.ค. 2025
- Synopsis
From Untouchable to Buddhist - The Revival of Buddhism I India and its Implications for the development of Buddhism in the World.
Buddhism died out in India over 700 years ago. On 14th October 1956 500,000 Dalits (so-called Untouchables) converted to Buddhism inspired by their great leader Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. Since then millions of Dalits have followed them into Buddhism. Dr. Ambedkar's approach to Buddhism and the new Buddhist movement he inspired have implications for Buddhists throughout the world. In this presentation I shall be looking at the following:
A. The background - Dr. Ambedkar and Untouchablity
B. The reasons that led Dr. Ambedkar to Buddhism as a solution to the question of Untouchability.
C. The teachings of the Buddha that he emphasised.
D. The situation regarding Buddhism and Dalits in India today..
E. Buddhism had such a momentous impact on Asia in the past. In the last part of the presentation I shall look at the implications of this new Buddhist movement for the wider Buddhist community, especially, but not exclusively in Asia, emphasising its democratic and egalitarian nature, its humanistic approach, and the promise of a cultural renaissance.
About the Speaker
Born in London 1947, he was ordained into the Western Buddhist Order (WBO) in 1974 by Sangharakshita, a trusted associate of Dr. Ambedkar. He is a well known figure in the Buddhist world. In 1977, he visited India as an Anagarika to learn Yoga and visit holy Buddhist sites. He was deeply affected by Deekshabhoomi sight in 1977 where he saw impact of conversion movement launched by Babasaheb Ambedkar. Since then, he is living in India and his life and mission is dedicated to movement of Babasaheb Ambedkar. He was instrumental in initiating activities of TBMSG in India. Lokamitra is the President of Nagarjuna Training Institute (NTI) dedicated to train students from all over India in "Buddhism and Social Work".
For more information:
lokamitra@gmail.com
www.nagaloka.org
www.pmt.org.sg
Boddhisatva Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is acritecture of morden India.He is our Father,idol, proud.
I don't have words to express him he is more than everything.
The Buddha absolutely rejected the caste system, as the Buddha said well over 2,500 years ago, "All beings are born equal, No one is born higher than anyone else!" Buddha was also born into Royalty, as a Prince, and he could have been a Maharaja or Great King one day if he wanted too as well, but he Also rejected this as well too! Buddha said, well over 2,500 years ago, "All beings value their lives, All beings tremble when faced with death,therefore Never hurt, harm or kil any living being!" This is the Great practice of Ahimsa or Non harm to others! The Buddha said, "Any Brahmana who hurts, harms or kills another, is Not a True Sadhu or holy one, you are Not a True Brahmana or Sadhu or holy one, if you hurt, harm or kill another!" "The Buddha said, "The True Religion is love!" The Buddha said , "Go forth my Bikkhus-Buddhist Monks, and teach and spread love and compassion in every direction all over the Whole World, for the good ,happiness and Welfare of the Whole World,this my Bikkhus you should do!" The Buddha said, Give your clothes to those who do not have any clothes ,your food to the hungry, and build shelters for those who do my have any homes!" The Buddha said, "Social Work and the helping of others is the highest good karma that anyone can do in their lives, the helping of others is the highest good that one can do in their lives and the highest good karma that anyone can do, is the helping of others!" The Buddha said, "No matter how much someone hurts you, Never hurt them back!" The Buddha said, "Two wrongs do not make a right!" Most Ancient Greeks after conquering India became Buddhist Monks or Bikkhus and they spread Buddhism All along the Silk Road in all Directions, including All of the Middle East, Greece, Europe, Egypt, Persia, Afghanistan and Many other Ancient Countries and Ancient Lands! The Ancient Greeks were the first People in the World to build statues of the Buddha, well over 2,000 years ago in Afghanistan, they were built there by Ancient Greek Kings! Ancient Greek Culture, Religion and Western Civilization is Built, Established and Founded on Ancient Buddhism, and that is a TRUE FACT, which has been so Deceitfully hidden from the World!
Nagloka nti mahendra
The thing is that the family in which he was born was kol and in which he was married was shakya which is at present one in sc and otherone is bc...thats what happenend
Hi lokmitra Ji jaybhim namo buudhay
JAI BHEEM. NAMO BUDDHAYA
Jay Bheem Namo Buddhay!
Thank you🙏🙏
Thank you bro , I got very good
What You are 100% right from India
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What can be done to review Buddhism in India ?, I am from India
Revive Buddhism in Afghanistan, Central Asia, and Maldives!
That might be impossible in our lifetime, but I do hope that in the future those countries becoming more friendly and tolerant to buddhists and support their community growing. Maybe only when Maitreya Buddha come those land will be full of buddhists again but who knows 🙏🙂
First it should be from India. Because it started in India.
The main reason was ,hindu religion was not good for dalits ,shudras and tribals he said hindu religion is against humanity ....that why he converted
Dear sir, present day untouchable were/are old Buddhist followers of India. Those who were reluctant to recognize Hinduism in ancient times, they were hated by Brahmins for their non acceptance of their Brahmanical Dharma result of which Brahmins propagated them as untouchables. There was another reason of beef eating. So a large part of Indian people are old buddhists.
Beef eating wasn't the reason. And also hinduism goes beyond brahminism . Yes its true that from gupta period according to genetic research casteism came and not necessarily from scriptures. Yess its written in scriptures but in scriptures many other contradictory things are written too. But the thing is not all rituals are because f brahmins. They aren't that smart after all. Its debatable who has written all the mantras but I am sure its not just brahmins.
Here is not Christian. He explained Buddhism.
Buddhism is oldest religion according to archeological evidences ..... Not Brahminism or Hinduism .
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever will believe in Him (Jesus Christ) will not perish but everlasting life. Jesus gave His life for you. There is only one way to Heaven which is through believing that Jesus is the Son of God, and that He took the penalty for your sins, so that you may be reconciled to the Heavenly Father and Creator of the world. You must confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus Christ is LORD.
Yes, Jesus is the only way to heaven but it is His Church who is the key.
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wonderful talk which will open the mind and eyes of indian people to embrace Buddhism for the sake of humanity and the peace on earth. People of india has now need to analyse more on Buddhist philosophy and messages which is not based on any holy book or just and mere belief like other religions. Smart and intelligent person will not look for reward in heaven but urge to experience bliss in this very life which is only true, that means now and this life is only the one we can experience without third party so called god or creator. wake up India !.
Hahaha dont talk crap dear.....hinduism also offer heaven...we dont want your heaven....you go there and be happy....we are happy with buddha
It may surprise you but Jesus Christ was a Buddhist monk.
Son of God. Who is the wife of God. How many wives. Where he was sleeping or in hibernation when Hinduism. Jainism, Sankhism, and Buddhism flourished a thousand year before this fairy tale of a man born to a virgin was propounded. So primitive thought and stupid idea, when eastern religions had already developed a profound science of mind and matter in Asia. Christianity is going in reverse evolutionary. You seems to have your brain completely washed.... You believe such an insane stupid idea of God and a son.....Hahahaha.....ridiculous. I feel pity for you as a 21 st century person who has completely abandoned her thinking faculty. Blind blind blind faith.😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞