Dr. Ambedkar's enduring legacy as a proponent of social liberation through Buddhism from "summary" of Dr. Ambedkar's Views on Buddhism: A Path to Social Liberation. by R.ANANDA RAJU
Dr. Ambedkar's advocacy for social liberation through Buddhism continues to resonate today as a powerful legacy that has inspired millions of marginalized individuals to seek emancipation from oppressive social structures. By embracing Buddhism as a path to liberation, Dr. Ambedkar challenged the deeply entrenched caste system in India and championed equality, justice, and human dignity for all. Through his teachings and writings, Dr. Ambedkar articulated a vision of Buddhism as a transformative force that could empower individuals to break free from the shackles of social injustice and discrimination. He saw Buddhism not just as a religion, but as a philosophy that offered a path to personal and collective liberation from the chains of oppression. Dr. Ambedkar's conversion to Buddhism in 1956 was a radical act of defiance against the caste system, which had relegated millions of Dalits to a life of social, economic, and political ...
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