RELEVANCE OF BUDDHIST EDUCATION SYSTEM IN INDIA

The history of education in India and its aim are very interesting. The aim of education is to understand the ideals of society. The main objective of education in any society requires those prevalent characteristics and ideals, which in turn shape the very process of education. The most important contribution of ancient India not only for India but also for the world is in the field of education. In India during the time of Buddha, there was a racial discrimination in the society. This discrimination was according to profession of man, and according to birth. Buddhist education aims at a personality transformation into a highest form of humanity through ethical, intellectual and spiritual perfection.