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Who is Dr. Ambedkar?
Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, An Overview
*1891 - 1956
*Born into the very lowest stratum of Indian Hindu society as an "Untouchable" or Dalit
*A contemporary of Gandhi
*Active participant in the non-violent movement for Indian Independence from the British
*Questioned the legitimacy of a caste system in a democracy
*Worked for justice and freedom for his people
*Faced harassment and abuse, as an "Untouchable"
*Converted to Buddhism in 1956 in search of dignity, hope, and a path to self-improvement
*Helped spark a Buddhist revival in India, with many different castes and communities showing interest in Buddhism as a means of transforming society
Sunday, January 2, 2011
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