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How To Study Buddhist Texts In The Present Context?
Traditionally, Buddhist canonical literature is divided into Vinaya pitaka, sutta pitaka, and Abhidhamma pitaka. This classification is valid in almost all Buddhist traditions. Added to this body o…
Twitter Promotes Casteism, Islamophobia and Bigotry
India, a country with 1.3 billion people where the whole population is stratified in layers and layers of caste, religion, gender, region, class, skin color, language and so on. From this diverse p…
Join “All India Ambedkarite Social Work Professionals’ Conclave” 2019, Nagpur
All India Ambedkarite Social Work Professionals’ Conclave 2019
14-15 December 2019 at Nagaloka, Kamptee Road, Nagpur
Social movements are necessary for social transformation. Social movements…
Vijaya (dashami), Asuras and Rakshasas – And the Public Spectacle of Victory
Author – Ananda Maitreya
There have been several write-ups and books about the symbolism of characters and categories such as the asuras, rakshasas, danavas etc as they are depicted in Hindu liter…
The Land of Buddh, The Land of Yuddh
Author – Ananda Maitreya
In a remark made by Narendra Modi at the UNGA recently, he observed, not for the first time as a broad theme, that India was a land of peace and not a land of war, with …
India Is Really Moving Towards Past
India from its geological existence has witnessed war and truce to and fro on the name of religion and caste. Today’s Indian state is based upon laws and regulations, rights and duties established …
The Fake Binary of “Hinduism is Real, Hindutva is Fake”
At the recent “Howdy, Modi” event in Houston in the United States, among several banners and signs on display, were some with prominent messaging that sought to make a distinction between Hinduism …
Nothing Can Help Hindus Except Purging Of Hindu Faith – Dr Ambedkar
The following text is from Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Writings and Speeches, Vol. 17 (1). – editor
“Mahatma Gandhi started newspaper named ‘Harijan’ on February 11, 1933, to propogate the cause of …
Why Do Brahmins Hate Buddha?
Brahmin Bhide started spewing venom on the Buddha after Shudra OBC PM Modi invoked the Buddha in UN.
It is said that India’s greatest export to the world is the Buddha. The biased history has it…
Pay More Attention To Economic, Educational And Social Improvement Rather Than Temple Entry – Dr Ambedkar
The following text is from Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Writings and Speeches, Vol. 17 (1). – editor
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar came to Poona yesterday and spent some time in the Legislative Council but did …
Why I Should Be Proud Of That Religion… – Dr Ambedkar
The following text is from Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Writings and Speeches, Vol. 17 (1). – editor
“At the Ballard Pier, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar received a telegram from Gandhi asking him to see the lat…
What Does India Need to Become Liberal Democracy? Not Anything Less Than Social Revolution
If you are reading this I presume you agree with me that today we don’t have liberal democracy in our country. If you disagree with me but still reading, it means you believe in dissent and you mus…
Dr Ambedkar’s Reply to the Critics of Religious Conversion
The following excerpts are from Vol. 5 of Babasaheb Ambedkar Writings and Speeches, starting from page 403. – Editor
A large majority of Untouchables who have reached a capacity to think out the…
Anagarika Dharmpal: Life of Revolution
Anagarika Dharmpal is one of the greatest Buddhist revolutionaries of modern times. His contribution to Buddhism is manifold. Today, on the eve of his birth anniversary, we will look at some of the…
The Buddhist Roots of Yoga: Enlightened Revolution Countered by Gymnastics
The co-author of the book titled Roots of Yoga, James Mallinson, is not only a scholar who researches Yoga but also practices yoga. Yoga is a fascinating phenomenon that has captured imaginations o…
