The Emperor Ashoka and the Spread of Buddhism
The conversion of the Indian Emperor Ashoka (304-232 BCE) to Buddhism was a pivotal moment in Buddhist history. Ashoka sent missionaries to spread Buddhism far outside of India.
Origins of Theravada Buddhism
The patronage of Ashoka ensured the future of Theravada Buddhism.
The patronage of Ashoka ensured the future of Theravada Buddhism.
Ashoka the Great
Ashoka was dedicated to the propagation of Buddhism across Asia.
Ashoka was dedicated to the propagation of Buddhism across Asia.
The Conversion of Emperor Ashoka
Ashoka not only personally converted to Buddhism (which he had learned about from a monk), he applied Buddhist principles to the way he ruled his empire.
Ashoka not only personally converted to Buddhism (which he had learned about from a monk), he applied Buddhist principles to the way he ruled his empire.