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प्रश्न
Highlight the steps taken by Ashoka to spread Buddhism.
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उत्तर
- Ashoka became an ardent Buddhist after meeting the Buddhist monk Upagupta and propounded his Dharma.
- Ashoka’s passion for protecting life extended to animals as well.
- Hospitals were constructed for them and animal sacrifice was forbidden.
- Ashoka sent his son Mahendra and his daughter Sangamithra, to Ceylon to spread his message of Dharma there.
- Our National emblem with four lions is a replica of the Ashoka pillar of Saranath.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention the reason why the teachings of Buddha were called the ‘Middle Path’.
With reference to the spread and growth of Buddhism, explain the role of the following:
Simple Teachings.
With reference to the spread and growth of Buddhism, explain the role of the following:
The Buddhist Sangha.
Give a brief account of the life of Lord Mahavira. With reference to his teachings explains: The doctrine of Salvation.
With reference to Jainism,
State Mahavira’s contribution to Indian thought.
Compare and contrast the principles of Jainism and Buddhism
Write a short note on “split in Jainism”.
What did Buddha do to establish Buddhism?
What was the teaching of Mahavira?
Answer all the questions given under caption.
The split in Buddhism
- Who initiated reforms in the way Buddhism was being followed?
- What was the result?
- What is the lesser vehicle?
- What is a Greater vehicle?
