Section 7.1 The Rise of Buddhism and the Mauryan Age

Section 7.1  The Rise of Buddhism and the Mauryan Age

 

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Please read this text in its entirety to better understand the causes, main events, and consequences of the rise and fall of the Mauryan Empire in India.

reading.pngMauryan Empire Links to an external site.

Please read the entire webpage for an overview of the imperial rule of Ashoka.

reading.pngThe Life of Ashoka Mauryan Links to an external site.

Please read the entire article to get a sense of the Mauryan dynasty—from Alexander the Great’s presence in the Indus Valley to the rise of Ashoka.

reading.png Download Mauryan Dynasty

Please read the entire article to learn about Buddhist philosophy.

reading.pngEthics in Indian and Tibetan Buddhism Links to an external site.

Please read the article in order to get a sense of the traditional “story of Buddha.”  Then view the slideshow by clicking on the images above the article.

reading.pngLife of the Budda Links to an external site.

 

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