Differences between Vedic and Buddhist Education:-
Differences between Vedic and Buddhist Education:-
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Differences between Vedic and Buddhist Education:-
1. Dependency on the Vedas:-
In Vedic education, the Vedas were called infallible. This education was completely dependent on the Vedas.
But in the Buddhist education system, although the Vedas were not completely denied, it was not accepted that the Vedas were infallible.
2. Universality:-
Vedic education was not universal. Vedic education was limited to the three castes - Brahmins, Kshatriyas and Vaishyas. The Shudras did not have the right to education.
But all those who converted to Buddhism had the right to education. There was no caste discrimination in the field of education. In this sense, the Buddhist education system was much more democratic.
3. Teaching:-
In the Vedic education system, only Brahmins were entitled to teach.
But in the Buddhist education system, anyone could be appointed as an Acharya or Upadhyaya according to their qualifications.
4. Relationship with the family:-
In Vedic education, students had to get education from the Guru. The Guru used to provide education from the world, surrounded by his sons and daughters.
But in the Buddhist education system, Buddhist monks gave up their relationship with the world and came to the Sangha to provide education.
5. Property:-
In the Vedic education system, the Gurukul was the Guru's own personal property.
But in the Buddhist education system, the Buddhist monasteries were the property of the Sangha.
6. Award or titles:-
In the Brahmanical education system, the Guru would award the title.
But in the Buddhist education system, the Sangha had the right to award titles.
7. Medium of education:-
The medium of Vedic education was Sanskrit.
But the medium of Buddhist education was Prakrit or Pali.
8. Curriculum:-
In Vedic education, mathematics, astronomy and astrology were predominant.
But in the Buddhist education system, service was the main idea of Buddhism. Therefore, medical science gained considerable importance in Buddhist education.
9. Women's education: -
Women's education was quite prominent in the Vedic education system.
But women's education was narrowed in the Buddhist education system.
10. Opposition to teachers: -
There was no question of opposition to the guru in Vedic education.
But in the Buddhist education system, if the teacher did something against the ideals of the Sangha, the monks could complain to the Sangha.
11. Presence of Chaturashrama: -
The Vedic education system was based on Chaturashrama. The issue of Chaturashrama is clearly observed in terms of the opportunities of the students.
But since caste discrimination was not recognized in Buddhism; therefore, Chaturashrama was absent in the Buddhist education sector.
12. Democracy: -
Vedic education was guru-centric. The instructions of the guru was the final word.
But in the Buddhist education system, the disciples were listened to along with the guru. Therefore, Buddhist education was relatively democratic.
13. Graduation ceremony:-
In Vedic education, the graduation ceremony was the ceremony of returning home after completing education.
But in the Buddhist education system, the Upasampada held at the end of education was the ceremony of leaving home forever.
14. Nature of education:-
Vedic education rights were complex.
Comparatively, Buddhist education was much simpler.
15. Spread of education:-
Vedic education was limited only to India.
But Buddhist education spread to various countries outside India.
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