PoliticsPhoto: The News MinuteThe Evolution of Buddhism in India from Ambedkar to Modi
Since B. R. Ambedkar's conversion to Buddhism in 1956, the religion has played a key role in debates on caste and Brahminical dominance in India. Historian Douglas Ober discusses in Seeking Sangha how Buddhism evolved from an ancient faith into a modern political and intellectual movement. The conversation covers Buddhist revival in colonial times, Ambedkar’s engagement, and how leaders like Nehru and Modi have used Buddhism in cultural diplomacy.
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