The Buddha and His Dhamma

About “The Buddha and His Dhamma”

The Buddha and His Dhamma is a 1957 posthumous work by B. R. Ambedkar, an Indian scholar and social reformer. The book offers Ambedkar's interpretation of Buddhism, presenting traditional teachings through a modern lens that highlights social equality, ethics, and the rejection of the caste system. It is considered a foundational text for Navayana, a movement within Buddhism that Ambedkar founded. The manuscript was completed shortly before his death and his public conversion to Buddhism in October 1956. The book is regarded as a sacred scripture by Navayana followers. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)