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How do you reject castes in Buddhism?
Buddhism has no castes. The rejection of the Hindu caste system was one of Buddha's objectives.
Why did Buddhism appeal to people of all castes especially to the untouchables?
Because everyone is treated equally in Buddhism.
Is Buddhism a forward caste?
Buddhism in one sense is without any castes.
Why did Buddhism appeal to people of all castes?
I would amuse that because the Buddha said that all people are equal and that you can not be constrained by your caste that this was attractive to many who felt the caste system was oppressive.
Were women the early converts to Buddhism?
Yes. The Buddha taught that men and women of all classes and castes were equals. Therefore many women flocked to follow The Buddha's teachings.
Does Buddhist believe in caste systems?
no they dontCASTE SYSTEM AND BUDDHISM:Buddhism is the same as the central part of Hinduism.Thus, Buddhists use the central Varna of Hinduism i.e. a Varna between Kshatriya and Vaishya.It is for this reason that Hindu Scheduled castes who got converted into Buddhism are considered as Buddhist Scheduled castes and not as Buddhists.
Does a Buddhist's texts describe four main classes?
If "classes" means castes, then no. Buddhism does not support the caste system as is present in the Hindu religion.
What is the secret of Buddhism?
Buddhism doesn't have a "secret", it's all open - Life involves pain caused by desire. Following the Eightfold Path allows you to escape the pain by allowing you to control the desire. Seems pretty open and open to view by anyone. No hidden text, no gods and demons hiding in the bushes.
How did the Romans get all their bridge workers?
they must have got their workers very easily as the workers are of low castes and must have served the higher castes.
Who is allowed to participate in Buddhism?
Any person from any walks of life can participate in Buddhism. However, in order to fully experience the beifits of Buddhism one should approach Buddhism with an open mind and heart.
Why do many Hindus from the lower caste convert to Buddhism?
very simple answer is that Hinduism was never a religion but a philosophy, a way of life and thus a Hindu can take up any religion of choice!!! Gautam Buddha, who was a Hindu by birth had preached on a more enforced form of Hinduism which was fasinating for hindus and thus the conversion in the old times, in the recent past, mass conversion was held for the so called lower caste hindus to escape from the caste system.
How many castes in India?
3000 castes and 25000 sub-castes
