TQAryan CultureThe Indian Historical QuarterlyVol. 37 · No. 2 & 3OpenThe Indian Historical QuarterlyThe Democratic Attitude of the BuddhaBy Nand Kishore PrasadThe article examines whether the Buddha embodied a democratic spirit in his teachings and the organisation of the early sangha. Challenging claims that he was authoritarian, the author cites Pali…June & Sept. 1961Vol. 37 · No. 2 & 3pp. 111–125Democratic Spirit