B.R. Ambedkar: The Buddha and His Dhamma: A Critical Edition

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The Buddha and His Dhamma was B.R. Ambedkar's last work. Published posthumously, it presented a radical reorientation of Buddhist thought and literature, aptly called navayana.

It deals with Ambedkar's conceptualization of Buddhism and the possibilities it offered for liberation and upliftment of the Dalits. It presents his reflections on the life of the Buddha, his teachings, and the spread of Buddhism by interweaving anecdotes with detailed analyses of the religion’s basic tenets. The author also includes important elements of the Buddhist canon and tradition to make the teachings more accessible.

In the first critical and annotated edition of this work, the editors address the on-going debate on Ambedkar’s interpretation of the Buddha's dhamma by focusing on the accuracy of his citations and providing missing sources. They also discuss Ambedkar's modification of source materials. The introduction contextualizes the scholarly work related to the text.

This volume will be of great interest to scholars and students of Buddhist studies, Dalit studies, modern Indian history, politics and sociology. Practising Buddhists and followers of Ambedkar will also find the work invaluable.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Aakash Singh Rathore

Dr Aakash Singh Rathore studied Enology in the US and Europe, and is a certified wine advisor. He has written several articles on wine in Indian and international papers, and serves as a wine consultant in India and abroad. He also studied Philiosophy and Law in the US and Europe. He is currently a Reader in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Delhi.

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Title
B.R. Ambedkar: The Buddha and His Dhamma: A Critical Edition
Author
Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
ISBN
9780198068679
Length
xxxi+325p., 24cm.
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