High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Brahmin Buddhists were disciples of the Buddha and mentioned in the Dhammapada where he dedicated an entire chapter to them called "Brahmana-Vagga". However what differentiated them from Hindu Brahmins was the fact that they were also experts in Buddha Dharma and had to subscribe to the highest moral code as described by the Buddha. Therefore the emphasis was not merely placed on lineage by birth but also expertise in Buddha-Dharma and being exemplary in conduct. In verse 422 of the Dhammapada, The Buddha stated "He who is noble, heroic, a great sage, passionless, pure and enlightened -- him I call a (Buddhist) Brahman".