Around 1,700 Hindus convert to Buddhism in Bihar

[Hindustani78]

Around 1,700 Hindus convert to Buddhism in Bihar | Business Standard News

Most of the converted were dalits and mahadalits, who have been facing social discrimination in day to day life

IANS | Patna
January 5, 2015 Last Updated at 14:12 IST

Around 1,700 Hindus in Bihar have embraced Buddhism citing the religion's emphaisis on unity and no discrimination among its followers, an official said Monday.

Of these, 1,200 belong to Bainkathpur and Kudarbagha villages in Saran district, about 80 km from here, said a district police official.

The conversion took place Saturday and Sunday, the official added.

According to the official, most of those converted to Buddhism were dalits and mahadalits and have been facing social discrimination in day to day life.

After converting to Buddhism, they said they have chosen the new religion for its stress on unity and no discrimination among its followers, the official said.

On Saturday, 500 Hindus embraced Buddhism in the state's Gaya district.

 

[notsuperstitious]

Very good. As a Hindu, I respect the right of people to choose their beliefs.

Whats disturbing is when others convert to Hinduism, some bigots get a major case of hysteria. I hope these Buddhists do not become a bunch of violent victimhood complex ridden hypocritical aggressors. Unlikely though, given they are still within the folds of Dharma.

 

[SirHatesALot]

Indian conversion Competition 2015

 

[Hindustani78]

Very good. As a Hindu, I respect the right of people to choose their beliefs.

Whats disturbing is when others convert to Hinduism, some bigots get a major case of hysteria. I hope these Buddhists do not become a bunch of violent victimhood complex ridden hypocritical aggressors. Unlikely though, given they are still within the folds of Dharma.

The article says that they have converted to Buddhism because of discrimination in day to day life. Now after being Buddhists they will be able to continue reservation in jobs and education. Has anyone lured them ?

 

[Screambowl]

The article says that they have converted to Buddhism because of discrimination in day to day life. Now after being Buddhists they will be able to continue reservation in jobs and education. Has anyone lured them ?

which Buddhism? Mahayana, Hinyana, Vajrayana?

 

[Hindustani78]

which Buddhism? Mahayana, Hinyana, Vajrayana?

Seems the one which Bharat Ratna Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar adopted.

 

[Screambowl]

Seems the one which Bharat Ratna Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar adopted.

so Its Ambedkar buddhism

 

[Steakhouse]

Buddhism originate in India subcontinent but somehow Buddhism had been eradicated in India subcontinent and thrive in east Asia and Southeast Asia.

India Buddhism mainly for tourist purpose and not spiritually worship by the population.

 

[coffee_cup]

Somehow I love this pure entertainment our neighbors are providing us,

Game of Convertions

A converts 15, B converts 20.

Then X and Y join the game. X converts 10 back and Y takes 5 from A converted ...

Oh man,

 

[Hindustani78]

Buddhism originate in India subcontinent but somehow Buddhism had been eradicated in India subcontinent and thrive in east Asia and Southeast Asia.

India Buddhism mainly for tourist purpose and not spiritually worship by the population.

In reality Buddhism was spread by Indians in Southeast Asia .

Somehow I love this pure entertainment our neighbors are providing us,

Game of Convertions

A converts 15, B converts 20.

Then X and Y join the game. X converts 10 back and Y takes 5 from A converted ...

Oh man,

Its not any game but the real life of people by which they all are going through and all these people are poor and ordinary Indians.

 

[Steakhouse]

In reality Buddhism was spread by Indians in Southeast Asia .

I know Buddhism spread to Southeast Asia from India but I wonder why there more Chinese Buddhist compare to India since Buddha was born and raised in India subcontinent then later Buddhism was created.

 

[bongbang]

India may turn a peaceful nation this way and not hurt its neighbours

 

[notsuperstitious]

India may turn a peaceful nation this way and not hurt its neighbours

Hope you are not a Rohingya.

 

[AUSTERLITZ]

Good.if they will not be treated as equals and given respect due to caste shit..i respect their decision.Buddhism is an ancient and our own indian faith with peaceful and good teachings.

 

[ArsalanKhan21]

No much will change in converting from Hinduism to Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism since they Indian religions. There will be difference if they convert to Islam or Christianity. This will start Hinduvta brigade backlash.