Do Buddhist texts record or comment on the then-prevalent varna or caste systems?
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Do Buddhist ancient scriptures/texts record or comment on:
1. The then-prevalent varna system?
or
2. The then-prevalent caste system (clan-like system)?
I understand that Buddhism is based on equality, i.e. I am not saying that Buddhism accepted the caste system.
In particular, what I am asking is whether buddhist text:
- Records any wrong-doings based on caste system or varna system
- Records whether or not the varna system was birth-based at that time
- Explicitly says that it rejects birth-based varna system/caste system.
Please provide references from such text.
Asked by zaxebo1
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Mar 29, 2018, 03:33 AM
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