After years of brutal rule and the bloody Battle of Kalinga, Ashoka felt tremendous regret for the violence he wrought upon his enemies. He converted to Buddhism and embraced the idea of dharma ...

Known for his principles of non-violence and religious tolerance, Ashoka modeled himself as a cakravartin, the Buddhist term for a "universal ruler," whose rule was based on the principle of ...

The question is, when the generation responsible for new construction hands over this country they liberated to the next generation, will it be the India of Buddha and Ashoka, the India of Gandhi ...

A famous Buddhist temple in China will open a new chapter in its history when monks and archaeologists "unveils" part of the skull believed to be that of Lord Gautam Buddha preserved in its "Ashoka ...

It was the largest empire in Indian history. In 268 BC Ashoka took his place on the throne - but not without considerable struggle. Buddhist writings tell us that he killed "99 of his brothers ...

Explore the top 10 must-visit Buddhist sites in India, from Bodh Gaya to Sankisa, blending spirituality, history, and culture ...

Devotional Tipitaka chanting by 108 monks at Buddha Vihar in Kalaburagi for five hours celebrates Tipitaka Saddhamma ...

Odisha’s links to Buddhism dates back to Mauryan Emperor Ashoka’s invasion of the ancient kingdom of Kalinga. But with ASI renewing excavation efforts in Ratnagiri, it has brought back focus on a site ...