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Giving Dalits an authentic source to counter anti-Buddhist propaganda

Ambedkar wanted Dalits to use Buddhism as a way to emancipate and empower themselves. However, certain casteists have launched a propaganda and disinformation campaign against Buddhism to confuse Ambedkarites as Savarnas or upper castes dominate the narrative in India -- from Conferences to TV Debates -- and Dalits are never even invited to speak or participate. While we have a proven track record of promoting Interfaith Dialogue and Goodwill among all communities, it is essential that we clarify myths and misrepresentations about Buddhism for the benefit of all Dalits & Buddhists alike.

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Is Ambedkarite Buddhism real Buddhism?

Connecting Ambedkarite Buddhism to traditional Mahayana Buddhism

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Is the Dalai Lama the Pope of Buddhism?

The Dalai Lama is NOT the Pope or Leader of Buddhists worldwide

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Do Buddhists worship Hindu gods?

Buddhists do NOT worship Hindu Gods -- setting the record straight.

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Do sutras matter in Buddhism or is it an anything goes religion?

The Kalama Sutta does not give anyone the right to make up their own Buddhism.

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Which is older - Hinduism or Buddhism?

Scholars and Museums agree that Buddhism (& Jainism) are both older than Hinduism.

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Did Buddha worship any God or did He bow to the Vedas?

There are many gods in Buddhism, but they all worship Buddha, Buddha does not worship them.

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Are Buddhists supposed to proselytize & share their faith?

Buddha COMMANDS all Buddhists to promote Buddhism in all directions

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Is Hinayana/Theravada more authentic than Mahayana?

Evidence shows Mahayana boasts the oldest traces of Buddhist civilization

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Is Buddhism a branch of Hinduism

While some Hindus revere Buddha, each and every world authority, every court of law, every university, every Buddhist sect of every...

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Can you use Buddhism to make yourself a better Christian or Muslim or Hindu or any other religion?

Buddhists cannot practice any other religion if they want to be true to Buddhism

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Is Buddhism a religion or is it a form of atheism?

Buddhism is a World religion - equipped with great philosophy

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Buddhism is NOT a branch of Hinduism

Is Buddhism a branch of Hinduism or is that Hindutva propaganda?

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