(RNS) — Many Buddhists today trace their social justice activism to the work of BR Ambedkar, the Indian caste abolitionist who once led a mass conversion of Dalits, or lower caste, to Buddhism.

By K/Daily MirrorColombo, April 9: Buddhism flourished in ancient India, including Tamil Nadu, from the early years of the Christian Era ti Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT عربي ...

Born in 564 B.C., Buddha spent a significant portion of his life in India combatting chaturvarna, an ideology that would eventually evolve into the caste system.

Reincarnation and the Caste System in Hinduism and Buddhism. Influenced by Hinduism, Indian society developed a rigid caste system consisting of four main castes (varnas): ...

The caste system is a key decider of status in India, ... Christians, Jains, Muslims and Sikhs. Dalits who have converted to Buddhism, Christianity, ...

Caste is an ancient system of social hierarchy based on one’s birth that is tied to concepts of purity and social status. Its history, evolution and current state are complicated.

According to him when Buddhism reigned in Tamil Nadu, the caste system was not prevalent. Activities of Thass’ “Sakhya Buddhist Society” caught the eyes of British officials conducting the ...

Caste is an ancient system of social hierarchy based on one’s birth that is tied to concepts of purity and social status. Its history, evolution and current state are complicated.