King Priyadarsi honors men of all faiths, members of religious orders and laymen alike, with gifts and various marks of esteem. Yet he does not value either gifts or honors as much as growth in the qualities essential to religion in men of all faiths.
Indian emperor, spread Buddhism
Rock Edict XII on religious tolerance
c. 260 BCE
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"I have had this Dhamma edict written so that my sons and grandsons and great-grandsons may follow it and live according to it. And this is for the welfare and happiness of all people."
Controversial"For I consider that the greatest happiness is to lead people to the Dhamma."
Controversial"The increase of spiritual strength is possible in many ways. But the root of it is to guard one's speech, that is, not to praise one's own sect or disparage another's on unsuitable occasions, or at le…"
Controversial"Thus speaks King Priyadarsin, Beloved of the Gods: I have had this Dhamma edict written for the welfare and happiness of all people."
Controversial"The king, far from being indifferent, is concerned with the affairs of all religious groups."
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