After years of brutal rule and the bloody Battle of Kalinga, Ashoka felt tremendous regret for the violence he wrought upon his enemies. He converted to Buddhism and embraced the idea of dharma ...

This is evident in Ashoka’s widespread patronage of Buddhism and his respect for other religious traditions, showcasing a ruler who valued pluralism. After consolidating his empire, Chandragupta ...

Explore the top 10 must-visit Buddhist sites in India, from Bodh Gaya to Sankisa, blending spirituality, history, and culture ...

It was the largest empire in Indian history. In 268 BC Ashoka took his place on the throne - but not without considerable struggle. Buddhist writings tell us that he killed "99 of his brothers ...

Established in 427 CE, Nalanda University in present-day Bihar, was home to one of the world’s first great universities, ...

A famous Buddhist temple in China will open a new chapter in its history when monks and archaeologists "unveils" part of the skull believed to be that of Lord Gautam Buddha preserved in its "Ashoka ...

Buddhist Monks from 17 countries including India ... In this district, the Toshali Dynasty of King Ashoka existed in Radhanagar. This place was a seat of great intellectuals." ...

It was the Golden Age of Buddhism in India under Emperor Asoka. Its radiance shed light further afield with the decision made at the Third Buddhist Council initiated by the Emperor to spread Buddhism ...

Odisha’s links to Buddhism dates back to Mauryan Emperor Ashoka’s invasion of the ancient kingdom of Kalinga. But with ASI renewing excavation efforts in Ratnagiri, it has brought back focus on a site ...

The ASI has done a good job in restoring them. The facade is made of teak wood and there is a Ashoka pillar in the front. The ...