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The Teachings of Buddha and Asoka's Influence on India's Golden Age

Explore the profound impact of Buddhism on India's Golden Age through the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. He introduced the Four Noble Truths, emphasizing the path to overcoming suffering through the Eightfold Path. This journey of enlightenment fosters total non-violence (Ahimsa) as exemplified by Emperor Asoka, the Mauryan king who transformed his reign by embracing Buddhist principles after witnessing the devastation of war. His commitment to spreading these teachings significantly shaped Indian civilization.

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The Teachings of Buddha and Asoka's Influence on India's Golden Age

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  1. Name 1/23/12 Pd # Asoka: 3 VIPs

  2. Chapter 5 Section 3Buddhism & India’s Golden AgeWrap Up

  3. Ahimsa: total & complete nonviolence Former Jainism leader: ShriTulsi

  4. Siddhartha Gautama • Hindu Prince • Became known as the Buddha • Discovered the 4 Noble Truths & created the Eightfold Path

  5. Buddha: Enlightened One

  6. 4 Noble Truths • Life is full of suffering. • Suffering is caused by desire of impermanent things. • Remove desire to remove suffering from life. • Follow the Eightfold Path to achieve a life without desire and reach enlightenment.

  7. Nirvana • Reach total enlightenment • Break the chain of reincarnation • No more suffering through living lives

  8. Dharma • Collective teachings of Buddhism • Buddhist must follow these teachings to successfully understand the 4 Noble Truths & Eightfold Path

  9. Asoka: Greatest Mauryan King After causing devastating destruction to a neighboring enemy Asoka became Buddhist and lived by the principal of ahimsa. He played a huge role in the spread of Buddhism across India.

  10. Film Clip! 3 VIPs!

  11. Chandra Gupta I • Leader of the Gupta Empire • Not related to Chandragupta of Mauryan Empire • Married king’s daughter to gain more land.

  12. Delhi: Iron Pillars

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