All men are my children. What I desire for my own children, and I desire their welfare and happiness both in this world and the next, that I desire for all men.
Indian emperor, spread Buddhism
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"For I consider that the greatest happiness is to lead people to the Dhamma."
Controversial"Thus speaks King Priyadarsin, Beloved of the Gods: Everywhere in the dominions of King Priyadarsin, Beloved of the Gods, and likewise in the borderlands such as Chola, Pandya, Satiyaputra, Keralaputra…"
Controversial"No living beings are to be slaughtered or offered in sacrifice. Nor are gatherings to be held where many animals are killed. For King Priyadarsin, Beloved of the Gods, sees much evil in such gathering…"
Controversial"Therefore, even if a man wrongs me, I forgive him as far as it is possible to forgive."
Controversial"I have appointed Dhamma-Mahamatras when I had been consecrated thirteen years. They are employed among all sects for the establishment of Dhamma, for the promotion of Dhamma, and for the welfare and h…"
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