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
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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"I have had this Dhamma edict written for the welfare and happiness of all people."
Controversial"The beloved of the gods, king Piyadasi, desires that all religions should reside everywhere, for all of them desire self-control and purity of heart."
Strange & Unusual"For a long time in the past, for many hundreds of years, there had ever been increased killing of living beings, cruelty to living beings, disrespect to relatives, disrespect to Brahmans and ascetics."
Strange & Unusual"I have had this inscription of Dharma engraved in order that my sons and great-grandsons may not consider making new conquests, or that if military conquests are made, that they be done with forbearan…"
Strange & Unusual"It is not possible to achieve great progress by violence. Indeed, it is by kindness and gentleness that progress is achieved."
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