Abstract

The sixth century B.C forms an important Epoch in the history of the Indian religion and thought. The period saw the rice of two new religions – Jainism founded by Vardhamana Mahaveera and Buddhism founded by Gautama Buddha. These two religions were the out come of a revolt against the cast system prevailed in the Brahmanical period. Buddhist education was based on the teaching of Gautama Buddha. These teaching were so important they remained a source of inspiration for individual as well as social development in India. The influence of Buddhist teaching cannot be undermined even during later periods.