Discuss the contribution of buddhism to indian culture
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2. Simple Religion:
Buddhism was very simple. Its principles were very simple. It was easily followed by the people
3. Opposition to Caste System:
Buddha vehemently opposed the caste system in Indian society which was an ugly practice during that remote phase of history. Due to his opposition the complexity of caste system vanished from the society.
4. Character Building:
Buddhism taught many good qualities like truth non-violence, non-possession, compassion, brotherhood etc. All these virtues were meant to build up human character.
5. Galvanised Hinduism:
Buddhism gave an impetuous to the existing Hinduism. The Mahayanas worshipped the image of Buddha.
6. Growth of Art and Architecture:
Buddhism went a long way in contributing the growth of art and architecture. For the first time Asoka sued rock to create art and architecture. Many stupas, Chiatyas and Pillars were constructed on rock.
7. Monastery System:
The Buddhist monasteries played vital role in Indian culture. The Buddhist monks and nuns stayed in those monasteries. For the first time, democratic procedure was found inside a Buddhist monastery.
8. Preaching of Brotherhood:
Buddhism propagated universal brotherhood. Asoka took keen interest to spread universal brotherhood through the propagation of Buddhism.
9. Influence on History:
Buddhism exerted its influence on the course of Indian history. The land of Kalinga changed Chandasoka to Dharmasoka Buddhism also attracted Kaniska and Harshavardhan.
10. Emancipation of Women:
Buddha was the incarnation of mercy. In his monastic order he also received nuns. By this he made a noble attempt for bringing the social emancipation of women.
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best wishes
Buddhism was very simple. Its principles were very simple. It was easily followed by the people
3. Opposition to Caste System:
Buddha vehemently opposed the caste system in Indian society which was an ugly practice during that remote phase of history. Due to his opposition the complexity of caste system vanished from the society.
4. Character Building:
Buddhism taught many good qualities like truth non-violence, non-possession, compassion, brotherhood etc. All these virtues were meant to build up human character.
5. Galvanised Hinduism:
Buddhism gave an impetuous to the existing Hinduism. The Mahayanas worshipped the image of Buddha.
6. Growth of Art and Architecture:
Buddhism went a long way in contributing the growth of art and architecture. For the first time Asoka sued rock to create art and architecture. Many stupas, Chiatyas and Pillars were constructed on rock.
7. Monastery System:
The Buddhist monasteries played vital role in Indian culture. The Buddhist monks and nuns stayed in those monasteries. For the first time, democratic procedure was found inside a Buddhist monastery.
8. Preaching of Brotherhood:
Buddhism propagated universal brotherhood. Asoka took keen interest to spread universal brotherhood through the propagation of Buddhism.
9. Influence on History:
Buddhism exerted its influence on the course of Indian history. The land of Kalinga changed Chandasoka to Dharmasoka Buddhism also attracted Kaniska and Harshavardhan.
10. Emancipation of Women:
Buddha was the incarnation of mercy. In his monastic order he also received nuns. By this he made a noble attempt for bringing the social emancipation of women.
hope it helps,
best wishes
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