The Lion Capital of Ashoka: A Statue’s Roaring Symbolism
The elegantly carved feline figures from the third century B.C., unearthed by the British in northern India, embody both ...
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A World Without Ashoka’s Buddhism – Would India Be the Same Today?
His policies promoted non-violence, religious tolerance, and moral governance, laying the groundwork for the spread of ...
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How Buddhism Shapes India’s Soft Power in the East
Buddhism as a Cultural Ambassador Soft power is the power to affect others by influencing culture, values, and ideology ...
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Aurangzeb: A Villain or a Misinterpreted Ashoka?
After the catastrophic Kalinga War, Ashoka experienced a profound transformation, adopting Buddhism and promoting non-violence and dharma (moral law) across his realm. His reign saw the ...
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6 Famous Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites To Visit in India
A journey through the sacred Buddhist pilgrimage destinations is an experience that goes beyond spirituality—it is a ...
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Must visit Buddhist temples : All about Buddha heritage across the country
This stupa is a witness to the development and spread of Buddhism. Sanchi Stupa is one of the stupas built by Emperor Ashoka, which is the main symbol of Buddhism. There is a Toran gate here ...
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The Lion Capital of Ashoka: A Statue’s Roaring Symbolism
By contrast, well-manicured Sarnath, one of Buddhism’s four holy sites, is an orderly place for contemplative commemoration, with remnants of monasteries and other Buddhist structures.