Buddhism in South Asian society.
Question Prompt: How does the primary source “Rock Edicts of the Emperor of Ashoka ” (see Dunn, page 184) supplement your understanding of the cultural significance of Buddhism in South Asian society under the Emperor Ashoka’s rule? See PDF page 13 from the digital reading material.
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Dunn’s Textbook Chapter 6 Reading Material Link:
Spr. ’20 World Civ. I Textbook Chapter 6 Reading Material.pdf
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It is believed that Buddhism is a culture that has been embraced in South Asian society for centuries. Emperor Ashoka’s rule signifies the religion of Buddhism in South and North Asia in numerous ways. In the “Rock of Edicts of Emperor Ashoka,” moral principles and how the south Asian society preserved Buddhism through cultural practices have been demonstrated. The foundations and roots of Buddhism were initiated in central and northern India through three elements. Ashoka’s rule used these…
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