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"BUDDHA AND HIS DHAMMA" BOOK'S REVIEW

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s “Buddha and His Dhamma” is not merely a religious text but a profound work of philosophy, humanity, and social reform. Published posthumously in 1957, this book presents an analytical and modern interpretation of the life and teachings of Lord Buddha. Through this work, Dr. Ambedkar did not simply narrate the story of Buddha; he redefined the path of human liberation and moral awakening. The book begins with the journey of Prince Siddhartha — his renunciation, his quest to understand the cause of human suffering, his meditation, and finally, his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. For Ambedkar, Buddha was not just a spiritual figure but a revolutionary thinker and social reformer who challenged injustice and inequality. In this book, Ambedkar gives deep insight into Buddha’s Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. He explains that Buddhism is not based on worship or belief in God, but on morality, wisdom, and compassion. According to Buddha, suffering ar...

The Indus Civilization and the Buddha – A Cultural Connection.

Indian civilization is considered one of the most ancient and prosperous civilizations in the world. The great stream of Indian culture begins with the Indus Civilization, which flourished around five thousand years ago. Cities such as Mohenjo-daro, Harappa, Lothal, and Dholavira bear witness to this remarkable era. The social, religious, and moral values that formed the foundation of Indian life during the Buddha’s time had their roots in this very civilization. The Indus Civilization was an organized, peaceful, and equality-based society. There is no evidence of kings or wars, suggesting that it was a non-violent and harmonious community. The seeds of the Buddha’s teachings — non-violence (Ahimsa), equality (Samata), and compassion (Maitri) — were perhaps sown in this very soil. Among the seals of the Indus Civilization is the famous depiction of the “Pashupati Yogi”, shown in a meditative posture. This figure represents an early symbol of yoga and meditation traditions. Later, the...

About Edinburgh University.

  The University of Edinburgh is in a historic, iconic location, full of stories of the past. It’s actually the sixth-oldest university in the UK. Despite its long history, Edinburgh is a modern and exciting place to get an education, with over 45,000 students enrolled across five campuses around the city.  There are lots of opportunities to learn, have fun and make friends at the University of Edinburgh, and the standard of education is second to none. The University of Edinburgh was awarded the highest rating possible for its student learning experience.   It’s an institution that prides itself on student wellness and satisfaction, regularly encouraging students to participate in surveys that will allow the establishment to grow and get better over time.   To go to UofE, there are minimum entry requirements to meet. These change from course to course, but a good understanding of the English language always needs to be demonstrated, with most courses requiring an IE...

Dhammachakra Pravartan Din

socio-religious history of India, 14th October 1956 is remembered as a golden day. At the historic Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur , Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar embraced Buddhism along with nearly five lakh followers and performed what is called Dhammachakra Pravartan . This was not merely a religious conversion; it was a great social revolution against centuries of inequality, injustice, and slavery. “Dhammachakra” means the Wheel of Dhamma – the path of truth, equality, and compassion taught by the Buddha. “Pravartan” means to set it in motion again. Through his historic act, Dr. Ambedkar reintroduced the Buddha’s Dhamma into society, setting the Wheel of Dhamma in motion once more. For centuries, the caste system had deeply entrenched untouchability and inequality in Indian society. Millions were deprived of basic human rights, education, and dignity. Dr. Ambedkar spent his entire life fighting against these injustices. He gave equality through the law, but to transform social ...