‘Buddhist heritage circuit’ in India to get max attention

[Tshering22]

I'm not really sure.. There maybe high caste Buddhist's as well.. A clarification preferrably from a Indian Buddhist here will be more prudent.. I'm a Christian of Sri Lankan origin

@Tshering22

See, the concept of getting Dalits 'converted' from mainstream Hinduism was to create a communal divide among Dharmic philosophies.

It was never ambedkar's mission to ever free the suffering Dalits. His objective was the same as Nehru: to weaken India's common culture and create the divide between Buddhists and Hindu so that the divide and rule could continue.

Whole or so true that many people choose Buddhist path to run away from social caste bias even in Nepal, Buddhism is misused and abused by power hungry twisted Abbots who want to consolidate power in their own hands.

They abuse the principle of dharma in the very first place.

 

[DarkSeid]

Kapilavastu wasn't one of those 16 Mahajanapadas, it was a small kingdom. Jambudweepa is one of the ancient names of India.

I never said Kapilavastupura was a state. There were other small kingdoms in Shakya state. SL Buddhists have a knowledge in Solosjanapadha which we learnt under history of Buddhism.

 

[Darmashkian]

Indians are normally Hindu not Bhuddist isn't it?
How many Bhuddist in India now?

My friend said that Bhuddist cannot be famous in India because Bhuddist will see Dalit class equals to high class, which is unacceptable in India. Indian friend can you please explain?

Buddhists are less than 1% in India..

& Buddhism is not famous in India, but Lord Buddha is. Buddhism & Hinduism belong to the same Dharmic Family of Religions. Lord Buddha himself is considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu who came down on Earth to help humanity..

Due to which most Hindus in India revere & worship Lord Buddha. Buddha Purnima is also observed by Most Hindus & is a National Holiday.

But yes, in one state in India(Maharashtra), 2/3rd of the Dalits(low caste) have converted to Buddhism, but this feature is generally limited to that state only. Almost 98%+ Dalits in the Rest of the Nation are Hindu(The remaining <2% are Buddhists/jains/Sikhs)

 

[Hindustani78]

Then their was no NEPAL , Nepal was part of indian kingdoms

Siddharta Gautam was born in Kapilavastu





The Minister of State for Culture (Independent Charge), Tourism (Independent Charge) and Civil Aviation, Dr. Mahesh Sharma addressing the gathering, on the occasion of opening of the Buddhist Exhibition, "Treasures from Asia's oldest Museum, Buddhist Art from the Indian Museum, Kolkata", at the Asian Civilisation Museum, in Singapore on June 18, 2015.

The Minister of State for Culture (Independent Charge), Tourism (Independent Charge) and Civil Aviation, Dr. Mahesh Sharma releasing the catalogue, during the opening of Buddhist exhibition, at the Asian Civilisation Museum, in Singapore on June 18, 2015. The Culture Minister of Singapore, Mr. Lawrence Wong is also seen.

 

[danger007]

See, the concept of getting Dalits 'converted' from mainstream Hinduism was to create a communal divide among Dharmic philosophies.

It was never ambedkar's mission to ever free the suffering Dalits. His objective was the same as Nehru: to weaken India's common culture and create the divide between Buddhists and Hindu so that the divide and rule could continue.

Whole or so true that many people choose Buddhist path to run away from social caste bias even in Nepal, Buddhism is misused and abused by power hungry twisted Abbots who want to consolidate power in their own hands.

They abuse the principle of dharma in the very first place.

Ambedkar is same as Nehru??? why you guys cry over him?? oh i c .. bcz of reservation he provided to the minority isn't it? ??

 

[Hindustani78]

Ambedkar is same as Nehru??? why you guys cry over him?? oh i c .. bcz of reservation he provided to the minority isn't? ??

SC,ST and BC are majority in reality and reservation was the right thing which was done.

 

[SarthakGanguly]

This has more to do with ego than anything related to faith. But you're right.

I am glad that there will be a lot of attention paid to the Buddhist circuit. But similar importance has to be given to all ancient sites.

Creating a roadmap network of ancient site visits, such that a person flying from New York, London, Tokyo, Paris or Moscow can get just one ticket to say, Varanasi, Hampi, Bodh Gaya, Tawang, Keylong, Spiti, Golden temple etc. By one ticket I mean creating an integration process so smooth that the tourist can simply show his single ticket from the airline and hop onto the tourism bus or train and continue his journey even where flights are not there.

It will be an uphill battle but worth it.

Will the remote monasteries of Nako, Tabo, Kaza be included? They were some of the best, just a few miles from the border with Tibet. From the Spiti valley region....?

 

[Mr.Nair]

Buddha was born in nepal - agreed !!! But buddhism originated in India . Buddha's parents were indians anyway , so that makes him indian

Buddha also died in Kushinagar, which is in india

 

[Hindustani78]

Buddha also died in Kushinagar, which is in india

Bharat Varsh

uttaram yatsamudrasya himaadreshcaiva dakSHiNam;
varSHam tad bhaaratam naama bhaarati yatra samtatihi."

 

[SarthakGanguly]

SC,ST and BC are majority in reality and reservation was the right thing which was done.

Let's not make this a reservation was good or bad debate.
In any case, Ambedkar's Buddhism was more political than spiritual. Buddha is a state of mind, Lord Siddhartha/Gautama attained it. Ambedkar didn't. Not saying that he was a naughty boy but leaving Hinduism was his first priority. 'Not Hindu' was probably his real religion, but if he chose Buddhism ...well, power to him.

 

[danger007]

SC,ST and BC are majority in reality and reservation was the right thing which was done.

But the point is even though population is higher. but they are not powerful enough to defend them in lot cases.. which you guys may not agree with me. if there is no such privileges to them. their life style might end up beneath upper caste hands...

 

[Mr.Nair]

It is none other than adi shankaracharya who revived hindiusm all over india

Just A Handful Of Hindus Know Adi Shankaracharya Revived Their Religion

 

[SarthakGanguly]

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I invite all to say this - 'Namaste Nepal'
Pakistani friends (especially those who liked it) are also invited. Say it out loud - 'Num-aste-Nay-pal'

 

[Hindustani78]

Let's not make this a reservation was good or bad debate.
In any case, Ambedkar's Buddhism was more political than spiritual. Buddha is a state of mind, Lord Siddhartha/Gautama attained it. Ambedkar didn't. Not saying that he was a naughty boy but leaving Hinduism was his first priority. 'Not Hindu' was probably his real religion, but if he chose Buddhism ...well, power to him.

India is like the base of all the religions which has been adopted by other nations and its mainly because of the ancient scriptures Rig Vedas.

Reservation is benefiting all those who were neglected and those are the majority of Indians.

 

[danger007]

Dragging Ambedkar and comparing him with nehru .. such a shame...