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The Buddhist King

The Edicts of King Ashoka

1. What were the main characteristics of Ashoka’s rule prior to his conversion to Buddhism?




2. What are the moral edicts of Ashoka? How do they reflect Buddhist teachings?




3. What are the political edicts of Ashoka? How do they reflect Buddhist teachings?




4. Why have few monarchs throughout the history of the world matched the achievements of Ashoka?

 
 
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