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by amit niranjane
Sat Aug 27, 2011 6:15 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Ambedkarites
Replies: 28
Views: 10351

THE BUDDHA AND HIS DHAMMA by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

BOOK ONE: SIDDHARTH GAUTAMA — HOW A BODHISATTA BECAME THE BUDDHA *Part I — From Birth to Parivraja* *Part II — Renunciation for Ever* *Part III — In Search of New Light* *Part IV — Enlightenment and the Vision of a New Way* Medicine Buddha - Healer Statue Tibetan Buddhism Antique Bronze Finish with ...
by amit niranjane
Sat Aug 27, 2011 5:58 pm
Forum: General Theravāda discussion
Topic: Ambedkarites
Replies: 28
Views: 10351

Why Dr. Ambedkar renounced Hinduism?

Dr. Ambedkar's role as a prominent constitution maker of India is quite well known. However, his views on religion, particularly his reasons for renouncing Hinduism, the religion of his birth, are not as widely known. Ambedkar who was born in an "untouchable" family carried on a relentless...