The transformative power of Buddhism in shaping Dr. Ambedkar's worldview from "summary" of Dr. Ambedkar's Views on Buddhism: A Path to Social Liberation. by R.ANANDA RAJU
Dr. Ambedkar's deep engagement with Buddhism was not merely a personal choice or religious conversion; it was a profound transformative experience that profoundly shaped his worldview and his approach to social liberation. Buddhism, as he understood it, was not just a spiritual path for individual salvation but a powerful force for social transformation and justice. Ambedkar saw in Buddhism a radical philosophy that challenged the oppressive caste system and hierarchical social order that had marginalized and oppressed millions of people in India for centuries. He found in the teachings of the Buddha a message of equality, compassion, and social justice that resonated deeply with his own experiences of discrimination and marginalization as a member of the Dalit community. For Ambedkar, Buddhism was not just a religion but a revolutionary ideology that could liberate not just individuals but entire communities from the shackles of caste-based discrimination and social i...
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