HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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The essence of original Buddhism as preached by the Buddha
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A way of life which was both practical and convenient as well as highly moral
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The ideal of virtuous life based on moral teachings of various thinkers
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The essence of all religions or the common religion of mankind
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Detailed explanation-1: -Principles of Ashoka’s Dhamma i) Respect to elders and love to children. ii) Ahimsa or non-violence. iii) Good deeds would give happiness to man in the next birth. iv) He taught people to respect all religions.
Detailed explanation-2: -He appointed Dhamma mahamattas, who went from place to place teaching people about Dhamma. Ashoka also used inscribed rock pillars to spread his message of Dhamma. He also sent messengers to spread the message of Dhamma to other countries like Syria, Egypt, Greece and Srilanka.
Detailed explanation-3: -There will be peace in the kingdom only if different sections of people co-exist harmoniously. To ensure this in his empire, Ashoka adopted the policy of Dhamma (Dharma). Dhamma aimed at maintaining peace in the nation by promoting unity and tolerance among the people.