Contribution of Buddhism to Indian Culture

The concept of ahimsa was its chief contribution. Later, it became one of the cherished values of our nation
The stupas at Sanchi, Bharhut and Gaya are wonderful pieces of architecture
Buddhism takes the credit for the chaityas and viharas in different parts of India
It promoted education through residential universities like those at Taxila, Nalanda and Vikramshila
The language of Pali and other local languages developed through the teachings of Buddhism
It had also promoted the spread of Indian culture to other parts of Asia