many people rejected the idea that Buddhism endorses the concept of rebirth. Scholars argued that rebirth was a Brahminical concept, intended to justify the caste system, as it was claimed that ...

Fr. George said; "Buddhism came as a saviour for thousands of low caste people who were sidelined in the then caste-conscious Brahminic society in Southern Indian states. As there was no caste system ...

Dalit – Member of what was traditionally considered to be the lowest caste in the Indian caste system. Previously referred ... (Jainism); teachings of Buddha (Buddhism). Digambara– A sect ...