Thousands of dalits to embrace Buddhism in Junagadh

[Areesh]

The event 'Chalo Buddh Ki Aur' is being organized by Buddha Diksha Mahotsav Samiti, which claims it to be the biggest ever in the state wherein people will take Diksha to embrace the path of Buddha.

"This would be first single event where around 1 lakh people would embrace Buddhism," convener of the event Deven Vanvi said.

He said people from 19 districts and 51 talukas of the state will come to Junagadh on the occasion. "Over 30,000 families have completed the process of conversion by filling out forms and submitting them to respective local district administrations," Vanvi said.

"The reason behind conversion of dalits to Buddhism is the caste hierarchy that has existed for centuries. Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar showed us a different path, where there is no discrimination between human beings," one of the organizers Parikshit Rathod said.

Organizers claim that preacher Jaydev Bapa, a revered religious head among dalits in Gujarat, will also embrace Buddhism along with his followers at the venue.

"We have selected Junagadh for the event as it is an important city from historical perspective. There are several historical monuments of Emperor Ashoka here who had also adopted Buddhism," an organizer said.

Thousands of dalits to embrace Buddhism in Junagadh - The Times of India

 

[Areesh]

@Aeronaut @cb4 @Armstrong @farhan_9909 @Secur @shan @LoveIcon @KingMamba @SHAMK9 @Ghareeb_Da_Baal

 

[KingMamba]

If they find peace, more power for them. As Buddhists will they still be treated like dirt by other hindus for once being dalits though?

 

[Sugarcane]

That's only way for untouchables to get ride of this tag - Good for them and bad for World's Largest democracy Image

 

[Sriram]

good news... would have been happier if they had shunned religion all together.... but better buddhism/jainism than any other isms

 

[Sugarcane]

If they find peace, more power for them. As Buddhists will they still be treated like dirt by other hindus for once being dalits though?

I expect some improvement

 

[Sriram]

That's only way for untouchables to get ride of this tag - Good for them and bad for World's Largest democracy Image

this has got nothing to do with Indian democracy... some regressive cultural practice that is followed by significant portion of the population... No law can clean the dirt in on'es heart....

 

[Areesh]

That's only way for untouchables to get ride of this tag - Good for them and bad for World's Largest democracy Image

Like world's largest democracy cares about such incidents. Particularly when its citizens are more concerned about Pakistani hindus on Pakistani forums.

 

[Sugarcane]

good news... would have been happier if they had shunned religion all together.... but better buddhism/jainism than any other isms

Are you referring to Sikhism, Hinduism as other category ?

 

[harpoon]

If they find peace in Buddhism who are we to complain.

 

[SHAMK9]

This is just sad that they have to change their religion just to be considered humans. Power to them.

 

[Shabaz Sharif]

This is not religious discrimination but racial one. So i dont expect dalits to be treated well even after converting.

 

[Sugarcane]

Like world's largest democracy cares about such incidents. Particularly when its citizens are more concerned about Pakistani hindus on Pakistani forums.

You know they are also worlds largest secular country so obviously they don't care about religion in own country

 

[Srinivas]

If that is their choice they are welcome to embrace Buddhism

Buddhism is one of the peaceful religion in the world and India is the epicentre of Buddhism, so no problem for us

Dr.B.R Ambedkar is a wise man

 

[Airboss786]

Is Hinduism even considered a 'religion'?!


Is Hinduism even considered a 'religion'?!


Is Hinduism even considered a 'religion'?!