Ⅰ.Introduction 190 I.Mahatma Gandhi: A Hindu Claiming the Buddha as His Own 193 II.Jawaharlal Nehru: A "Seclar" Hindu's Fascination with Buddhism 195 III.Bhimaro Ramji Ambedkar: Buddhism as Religon of Hope for the Untouchables 199 IV.Vir Savarkar: Buddhism as the Cause of the Downfall of India 203 Conclusions 205