Question

Bring out the impact of Buddhism on Modern India.

Answer 1

1. Buddha vehemently opposed the caste system in Indian society.
2. In modem India, Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Ambedkar were greatly influenced by his teachings.
3. In the later nineteenth century, there was a Buddhist revival in South India under the influence of the Theosophical society.
4. Ayotheethass Pandithar championed the revival of Buddhism in Tamil Nadu.