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Who was sent to foreign countries by asoka to preach Buddhism?
Sanghamitra
Are women treated fairly in the religion Buddhism?
Yes, Buddhism believes in sexual equality.
Are women who practice Buddhism treated fairly?
Yes, Buddhism believes in sexual equality.
What is the status of women in the Buddhist religion?
Buddhism believes in sexual equality.
What Indian religious rejected the caste system?
Buddhism and Sikhism are two Indian religions that rejected the caste system. Buddhism emphasized the idea of equality and encouraged followers to break free from social hierarchies, while Sikhism promoted the belief in the equality of all individuals regardless of caste or social status.
How did Buddhism and Hinduism look at social class differently?
Hinduism focuses on Caste system to sustain the society and civilisation. Buddhism focuses on individual equality and rights, and does not discriminate between two men or women.
Is Buddhism in India the official religion?
India does not have an official state religion; it enshrines the right to practice, preach, and propagate any religion. Reference link is given below.
What teachings does Buddhism preach about poverty?
The name BUDDHISM comes from the SANSKRIT word budhi means ''wake up''. Buddhism is now 2,500 years old and the number is over 300 million followers
What do people who practice Buddhism call their preachers?
Generally speaking, they are called monks. However, in many places, there are householders who preach as well. They have different names according to the country and the tradition.
Why did Jainism and Buddhism spread quickly throughout India?
Jainism and Buddhism spread quickly through India because they offered equality. The previous social system was the caste system, and so when Buddhism and Jainism were introduced, it was most popular among the poor, because it offered a chance to be equal to the wealthy. They were also popular among women.
Is Buddhism a philosophy or religion and how it differs from Hinduism?
Originally, it was a philosophy. Then, people who came along later wrote sutras that claimed false things, and it became a religion. Hinduism is polytheistic and hinduism does not preach empathy, forgiveness, enlightenment, or the middle way.
How do you spell preach?
You did spell preach correctly.
