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.)
Book details
- Latest edition
- 2019 · ISBN 9781073856367
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddha and His Dhamma | 2021 | 9798514808014 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Buddha and His Dhamma | 2019 | 9781073856367 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Buddha and His Dhamma | 2018 | 9781717983442 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Buddha and His Dhamma | 2018 | 9781719847797 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Buddha and His Dhamma | 2017 | 9781976205194 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Buddha and His Dhamma | 2017 | 9781520321707 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Buddha and His Dhamma | 2017 | 9781520563824 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | The Buddha and his dhamma | 2011 | 9780198068679 | Buy on Amazon |
| | The Buddha and His Dhamma | 1957 | — | Buy on Amazon |
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The Buddha and His Dhamma by B. R. Ambedkar has 388 pages.
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