they were hindus but they built buddhist art and buddhist temples
Asoka believed in truth and tolerance. He helped people that were non-Buddhist, spread the message about nonviolence, improved the people's lives, and relieved suffering. (he founded hospitals and medicine)
Asoka became a practitioner of nonviolence after witnessing the immense suffering and devastation caused by the Kalinga War, which he personally oversaw. The brutal aftermath profoundly affected him, leading to a deep sense of remorse and a desire for peace. Inspired by Buddhist teachings, Asoka embraced nonviolence as a means to promote compassion and harmony, ultimately transforming his reign into one focused on the welfare of his people and the spread of ethical governance. This shift marked a significant turn in Indian history, emphasizing moral values over military conquest.
Asoka, the third emperor of the Maurya Dynasty in India, played a crucial role in spreading Buddhism across Asia through his strong advocacy and support for the religion. After his conversion to Buddhism following the Kalinga War, he established a series of edicts promoting moral and ethical conduct based on Buddhist principles. Asoka sent missionaries, including his own son Mahinda, to various regions such as Sri Lanka and Central Asia, facilitating the establishment of Buddhist communities and monasteries. His efforts significantly contributed to the growth and spread of Buddhism beyond India, influencing cultures throughout Asia.
because asoka was a ruler
Asoka was king of Holland in the 12th Century B.C.E.
After Asoka became a Buddhist he swore that he would not launch any more wars of conquest. ( This is correct because it came out of a text book ;) ) The Social Studies World history Ancient Civilizations Book ^-^
After Asoka became a buddhist he swore that he would not launch any more wars of conquest, he concofroted on improving the lives of his people, and he had wells dug and roads built throughtout the empire ,He also encouraged the spread od Buddhism in India and rest of Asia
The first great Buddist king was Asoka.
The Emperor Asoka.
Buddhist clergy
ceremony of the dharma
chandragupta and asoka both had changing moments in there life like chandragupta became paranoid and starved himself to death and asoka experienced a bloody war so he converted to buddhism and spread the religeon to places.
He is remembered as the ideal Buddhist ruler.Read more: asoka
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Asoka converted to Buddhism after the war, because he was sickened by the blood of civilians in the river. Asoka converted to Buddhism after meeting Buddhist monks in a quest for finding inner peace.
it would of been mayham