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Ambedkar and Buddhism
by Sangharakshita
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This
is the remarkable and stirring story of India's first
Law Minister, Dr B.R. Ambedkar. In 1956, Dr Ambedkar
started the most important social revolution occurring
in India today: the conversion from Hinduism to Buddhism of millions of Indians
wishing to escape the degradation of the caste system. Born into the community
formerly known as 'Untouchable', his entire career was to become an outright
challenge to the beliefs and conventions of his society.
Sangharakshita knew Ambedkar personally, and himself played an important part
in the mass conversion movement that Ambedkar set in motion.
Read about those he influenced:
Jai Bhim!
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Windhorse Publications
ISBN: 0904766284
List Price: $11.95
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Believe
nothing merely because you have been told it... Do not believe
what your teacher tells you merely out of respect for the
teacher. But whatsoever, after due examination and analysis,
you find to be kind, conducive to the good, the benefit,
the welfare of all beings - that doctrine believe and cling
to and take it as your guide.
The Buddha
