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VI. [Asoka’s Conversion]
high-definition creative commons photographs from Asoka’s Conversion in the Chronicle of the Island together with further information.
This chapter chronicles the rise of King Asoka, who transitioned from a violent conqueror to a pious Buddhist patron. After witnessing the peace of the monk Nigrodha, Asoka embraced the Dhamma and constructed 84,000 monasteries across India. His devotion transformed the Mauryan Empire into a Buddhist state. The text emphasizes his relationship with the Sangha and his role in elevating the religion to unprecedented heights through immense material and spiritual support.
Posters by Anandajoti Bhikkhu
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