the Buddha and his Dhamma

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'The Buddha and His Dhamma' is Ambedkar's interpretation of Buddhism, focusing on social justice and equality.

The book presents the Buddha's teachings in a modern context, emphasizing reason and morality over traditional rituals.

Ambedkar reinterprets Buddhist concepts to address social issues like caste discrimination.

He portrays the Buddha as a social reformer and rational thinker.

The work aims to provide a moral framework for a just society, advocating for the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity, making it a significant contribution to modern Buddhist thought.

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as Ambedkar's biggest project, written towards the end of his life, to move towards Buddhism.
Anand, "The Notbook of Kabir: Thinner than Water, Fiercer than Fire" (India Viking, 2025)

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