Ashoka
Ashoka
Emperor and Dharma Patron
The Mauryan Emperor (c. 268-232 BCE) who converted to Buddhism after the bloody Kalinga War. He spread Buddhism throughout South Asia through his rock and pillar edicts promoting dharma (righteousness), non-violence, and religious tolerance. He convened the Third Buddhist Council and sent missionaries throughout the known world.
Chi tiết
- Truyền thống
- All Traditions
- Sinh
- c. 304 BCE
- Mất
- c. 232 BCE
- Wikidata
- Q130964