List of converts to Buddhism from Hinduism
This is a list of notable converts to Buddhism from Hinduism.
- Kamal Hassan600,000 People's Mass Conversion (1956) Converted in one assembly led by B.R. Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur. this ceremonial conversion continued after his death, converting 15-20 million by March 1959.[1][2]
- 500,000 People's Mass Conversion (2016) in Nagpur[3]
- 100,000 People's Mass Conversion (2007) in Maharashtra[4]
- B. R. Ambedkar (1891–1956), Indian Polymath, Father of Modern India Popularly known as Babasaheb, Champion of Human and Civil Rights, Father of India's Constitution, Independent India's first Law Minister, Indian Jurist - Politician - Economist and Social Reformer, Mass Converter of 600000 Hindus in one assembly, Founder of Navayana Buddhism.[5][6]
- S.N. Goenka (1924 –2013), the Foremost Lay Teacher of Vipassana meditation of Modern Time, Founder of multitude of Meditation Centers all-over the World, Raised in a Staunch Conservative Hindu Family in Burma. [7][8]
- Ashoka the Great (277–232 BCE), Indian Emperor, Converted to Buddhism after seeing the Calmness of a 7 years old child monk.[9][10]
- Balachandran Chullikkadu (born 1957), Malayalam language poet from Kerala[11]
- Jagdish Kashyap (1908–1976), Buddhist monk[12]
- Laxman Mane (born 1949), Dalit author and social worker.[13]
- Swami Prasad Maurya, Dalit politician[14]
- Udit Raj (born 1958), prominent Indian social activist and Buddhist polemicist[15]
- Rahul Sankrityayan (1893–1963), Hindi author and translator[12]
- Iyothee Thass (1845–1914), Siddha practitioner and leader of the Dravidian movement[16]
- Lenin Raghuvanshi (born 1970), born in upper Hindu claste, activist, one of the founding members of People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)[17]
References
- ↑ "Deeksha Bhoomi, Nagpur – Ambedkar Buddhism Conversion : Photos & Videos". Jai Bhim Ambedkar. 2017-02-06. Retrieved 2018-04-02.
- ↑ Historical day - 1956 October 14
- ↑ "Five lakh Hindu-OBC people to embrace Buddhism by 2016 | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. 2015-01-03. Retrieved 2018-04-02.
- ↑ "One lakh people convert to Buddhism". The Hindu. 2007-05-28. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2018-04-02.
- ↑ In the 1950s
- ↑ "B R Ambedkar: 10 Facts You Probably Don't Know About the Father of the Indian Constitution". The Better India. 2017-04-14. Retrieved 2018-04-02.
- ↑ Braun, Erik (2013-10-01). "S. N. Goenka, Pioneer of Secular Meditation Movement, Dies at 90". Tricycle: The Buddhist Review. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
- ↑ "Global Goenka Centers". www.dhamma.org. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
- ↑ "Bodhisattva that the Brahman," see Chap. xvi Archived 17 July 2005 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ History of Library Development by B. D. Panda, page 9
- ↑ Malayalam poet embraces Buddhism Rediff – January 24, 2000
- 1 2 Revival of the Buddha Dhamma in India Sunday Observer – April 14, 2002
- ↑ "One lakh people convert to Buddhism". The Hindu. May 28, 2007. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
- ↑ Varagur, Krithika (2018-04-11). "Converting to Buddhism as a Form of Political Protest". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ↑ 50,000 DALITS EMBRACE BUDDHISM Archived 6 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine. – Buddhism Today
- ↑ Existential dilemmas The Hindus – June 6, 2010
- ↑ Kaveree Bamzai (April 10, 2009). "'The young surge'". India Today.
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