I have had this inscription of Dhamma engraved that men may conform to it and that it may endure for a long time.
Indian emperor, spread Buddhism
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"This progress among the people through Dhamma has been done by two means, by Dhamma regulations and by persuasion. Of these, Dhamma regulation is of little effect, while persuasion has much more effec…"
Strange & Unusual"The conquest by Dhamma is considered by me the best conquest. And this has been won by me both here and on the borders, even as far as six hundred yojanas, where the Yavana king named Antiochus rules,…"
Controversial"I have had this Dhamma edict written for the welfare and happiness of all people. For I consider that the greatest happiness is to lead people to the Dhamma."
Controversial"I have had this Dhamma edict written for the welfare and happiness of all people. For I consider that the greatest happiness is to lead people to the Dhamma. And this Dhamma consists of mercy, charity…"
Controversial"And for this purpose has this inscription of Dhamma been engraved: that my sons and grandsons may not consider it their duty to conquer a new conquest."
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