BUDDHA'S REVOLUTION OF THE CASTE SYSTEM (FEUDALITY)

Abstract

 According to the doctrine, the intent of Theravada Buddhism focuses on the equality of the human beings as the main principle by indicating the right knowledge and the right behavior as the most important part, that is, a person with right knowledge and right behavior is the noblest of all angels and humans. Theravada Buddhism, therefore,   considers that all human beings are born with the potential to develop and change themselves from laymen to become a noble one if they are correctly educated and developed. As for the doctrine of castes, according to the viewpoints of Theravada Buddhism, there is an important goal to show, clarify and teach all mankind to have the right knowledge and understanding in the matters of human action or karma, karma results and how to properly treat the karma that is because evils of humans do not depend on their birth, property or caste, but it depends on human actions, that is, a person is good or bad is not measured by birth in a good caste or feudality but it is primarily measured by human behavior.