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This 'lost' lecture, newly restored, gives something of the flavour of Sangharakshita's visit to India in 1982.
N.B. Poor original recording with brief interruptions; incomplete at end.
Talk given in 1982.
| 1. | Introduction: the Untouchables (6:11) | |
| 2. | The Mahars (5:45) | |
| 3. | Dr. Ambedkar; a mass conversion to Buddhism (4:02) | |
| 4. | After Dr. Ambedkar's death: the start of TBMSG activities in India (4:48) | |
| 5. | Unpleasant experiences: noise, dust, pollution, railway towns (10:07) | |
| 6. | Pleasant experiences: the countryside, visits to Muslim tombs (6:05) | |
| 7. | Meeting old friends; feeling at home (4:16) | |
| 8. | Itinerary of a lecture tour (10:24) | |
| 9. | Impressions of India: status symbols and prosperity (5:01) | |
| 10. | The expansion of TBMSG; the People's Education Society; publications (8:40) | |
| 11. | New Buddhists in the West and the East; self-sufficiency and teamwork (7:42) | |
| 12. | Difficulties between Hindus and ex-Untouchable Buddhists (6:40) | |
| 13. | Concluson: how Buddhism can help the ex-Untouchable Buddhists (2:57) |
Total running time: 1:22:38
