BUDDHISM : THE REFORMED IN BELIEFS AND WAY OF LIFE IN INDIAN SOCIETY DURING THE BUDDHA'S ERA

Abstract

This academic article aims to study and analyze Buddhism and the belief and lifestyle reformed of Indian society in Buddhist era. Buddhism originated in "Jambudvīpa" among influential beliefs and religions at that time. The Buddhist propagation faced difficulties since people believe in other influential beliefs. The Buddha attempted to revolutionize Indian society by attempting to cancel the caste, but it was a failure mission. The Buddha declared human independence, by emphasizing that humans can develop themselves and can be teachers of angels and human being. Buddhist doctrines focusing on relieving suffering, practicing morality, meditation, and wisdom attracted people from all caste of Indian society in which there was fixed caste system and various influential beliefs.

          Buddhism reformed Indians’ beliefs and lifestyles by proposing ideas based on wisdom and morality. The spread of Buddhism has a great political and social impact. Many rulers and royal families regarded Buddhism as a spiritual anchor, leading to the improvement of administrative policies emphasizing justice and compassion.  Studying Buddhist ideas allows us to have a thorough understanding of the social, cultural, and spiritual contexts that existed at the time. Understanding the changes and developments of religious ideas and their impact on people's lifestyles both historically and currently is included.