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49 - Buddhist History 8: Aśoka, First Buddhist Emperor – Facts and Legend – Part 1
49 - Buddhist History 8: Aśoka, First Buddhist Emperor – Facts and Legend – Part 1
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26 minutes
Released:
Feb 27, 2018
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Podcast episode
Description
King Aśoka was an Indian emperor in the 3rd century BCE. According to legend, he was a devout Buddhist who explicitly and publicly governed in accord with the Dhamma, or Buddhist teachings. Aśoka has been important to Buddhists – particularly Buddhist rulers – ever since his reign. In this episode I tell you the story of Aśoka according to legend, and then contrast that with what we know from his extant rock edicts (deciphered in the 19th century). In the next episode I’ll continue with the stories of Aśoka's exploits.
Released:
Feb 27, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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