People today focus a lot on self-promotion, especially on social media, often creating a perfect image but ignoring their inner self.
This constant focus on self can cause stress and unhappiness because of wanting more and fearing less.
Ancient Buddhist teachings say the self is an illusion and that believing in it causes much suffering.
Letting go of the idea of a separate self helps us understand how everything in life is connected and depends on many factors.
Buddhism never really disappeared from India; it has been alive for centuries and continues to influence society today.
The revival of Buddhism in modern India influenced social and political movements, including efforts against caste discrimination.
B.R. Ambedkar inspired many Dalits to convert to Buddhism to escape caste discrimination.
Wealthy families, like the Birlas, supported building Buddhist temples and monuments in important pilgrimage centers such as Rajgir, Sarnath, and Bodh Gaya.
They also helped promote Buddhist activities in cities like Calcutta, Bombay, and New Delhi, supporting urban Buddhist communities.
Buddhist monuments are living parts of culture, connected to people’s daily lives, beliefs, and stories.
The search for a fair and equal society draws on Buddhist ideas, but problems like caste and inequality still exist.
Understanding the Buddha’s teachings is important for dealing with modern social challenges.
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