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When thousands took to Buddha's path
May 25, 2007
However, the Dalai Lama, who was supposed to preside over the ceremony, was conspicuous by his absence.
The new converts come from far-flung areas of Maharashtra like Nashik and Solapur. They have been ostracised and have faced the brunt of the caste-equations. Each of them has tales of atrocities, committed mostly by the upper caste and those in power, as reasons for converting to Buddhism.
Image : Monks on stage at the ceremony.
Also see: Are Brahmins the Dalits of today?
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