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प्रश्न
Highlight the steps taken by Ashoka to spread Buddhism.
टीपा लिहा
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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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Jainism and Buddhism - Doctrines
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention any two teachings of Mahavira (any two doctrines of Jainism).
How do Buddhist ideals still affect our life?
With reference to the spread and growth of Buddhism, explain the role of the following:
Simple Teachings.
Give a brief account of the life of Lord Mahavira. With reference to his teachings explains: No Belief in God.
Give four points of the Eight fold Path of Buddha.
What were the causes that led to the decline of Buddhism in India?
Compare and contrast the principles of Jainism and Buddhism
Buddhism was split into two as ______ and ______.
Write a short note on “split in Jainism”.
Why did Siddhartha renounce the world?
