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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 any two teachings of Mahavira (any two doctrines of Jainism).
Mention any two similarities in the teachings of Jainism and Buddhism.
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: No Belief in God.
Give a brief account of the life of Lord Mahavira. With reference to his teachings explains: Rejection of Rituals.
Give four points of the Eight fold Path of Buddha.
Buddhism was preached in people’s language ______.
Explain the terms
- Digambaras
- Svetambaras.
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?
Mention the significance of Hinayana and Mahayana.
