The Buddha And His Dhamma : A Critical Edition

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B.R. Ambedkar's magnum opus, The Buddha and his Dhamma, was barely completed before his death and was published posthumously in 1957. The book is known for Ambedkar's review and analysis of the vast Buddhist canon and literature. This is the first critical edition of The Buddha and his Dhamma. Along with a new Introduction, it includes footnotes indicating sources and annotations explaining various topics of discussion. The annotations provide useful information on canons like Suttas and Dhammapada indicating their authoritativeness in the Buddhist tradition and discuss the modifications effected in Ambedkar's use of the source material. An analytical index helps locate various passages and themes in the original text. Readership : This book will be of considerable interest to scholars and students of Dalit studies, history, politics, sociology, Buddhist studies as well as practicing Ambedkarite Buddhists. Special Features First critical edition of B.R. Ambedkar's The Buddha and his Dhamma. Contains a new introduction and annotations which explain missing references and passages. About the Author Aakash Singh Rathore is Research Professor of Global Political Thought at the Centre for Ethics and Global Politics, Luiss University of Rome, Italy. Ajay Verma is Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Delhi. Table of Contents Editors' Preface; B.R. Ambedkar' Preface; Editors' Introduction; B.R. Ambedkar's Introduction and Prologue; Editors' Preface B. R. Ambedkar's Preface Editors' Introduction B. R. Ambedkar's Introduction and Prologue 1. Siddharth Gautama: How a Bodhisatta became the Buddha From Birth to Parivraja Renunciation for Ever In Search of New Light Enlightment and the Vision of a New Way The Buddha and his Predecessors The Buddha and his Contemporaries Comparison and Contrast 2. Campaign of Conversion Buddha and his Vishad Yoga The Conversion of the Parivrajakas Conversion of the High and the Holy Call from Home Campaign for Conversion Resumed Conversion of the Low and the Lowly Conversion of Women Conversion of the Fallen and the Criminals 3. What the Buddha Taught His Place in His Dhamma Different Views of the Buddha's Dhamma What is Dhamma What is Not Dhamma What is Saddhamma 4. Religion and Dhamma Religion and Dhamma How Similarities in Terminology Conceal Fundamental Difference The Buddhist Way of Life His Sermons 5. The Sangh The Sangh T: The Bhikkhu: The Buddha's Conception of Him The Duties of the Bhikkhu The Bhikkhu and the Laity Vinaya for the Laity 6. He and his Contemporaries His Benefactors His Enemies Critics of His Doctrines Friends and Admirers 7. The Wanderer's Last Journey The Meeting of those Near and Dear Leaving Vaishali His End 8. The Man who was Siddhartha Gautama His Personality His Humanity His Likes and Dislikes Epilogue Glossary Bibliography Index

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