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Tag: Asoka

Bhante Anandajoti: The Establishment of Buddhism in Sri Lanka

Posted on July 18, 2015July 18, 2015 by Ānandajoti
The Establishment of Buddhism in Sri Lanka

An illustrated and annotated talk given at the June Full Moon describing the background to the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka by Arahats Mahinda and Sanghamitta.

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The Background to the Buddha’s Teaching

Posted on January 12, 2015February 9, 2017 by Ānandajoti

An illustrated talk on the geographical, social, political and religious background to the Buddha’s teaching.

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Audio Flipbook of Arahat Sanghamitta’s Story

Posted on September 8, 2013August 11, 2013 by Ānandajoti
Arahat Sanghamitta’s Story

An Audio Flipbook of the Arahat Sanghamittā’s Story is now published on YouTube.

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Bhante Anandajoti: Representing the Buddha

Posted on May 12, 2013January 4, 2018 by Ānandajoti
Representing the Buddha

A video based on a talk about the scriptural and sculptural respresentations of the Buddha as they developed over the years, which is illustrated with relevant texts, maps and photographs.

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Trip to the Barabar Caves in Bihar

Posted on March 31, 2013March 26, 2013 by Ānandajoti
Cave Entrance with Dorjee

A trip to see the Barabar cave complexes, north of Gaya in the Jehanabad district, and the nearby village of Kawa Dol, where a magnificent (but damaged) statue of Buddha is situated.

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Nalin Swaris: Buddhism, Human Rights and Social Renewal

Posted on March 17, 2013February 12, 2013 by Ānandajoti
Nalin-Swaris

A new edition of this important work on the social ramifications of the Buddha’s teachings by Nalin Swaris

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Further Translations from the Extended Mahāvaṁsa

Posted on September 9, 2012September 4, 2012 by Ānandajoti
Asoka-and-the-Missions-Cover

A greatly expanded edition of translations from the Extended Mahavamsa, dealing with the life of King Asoka and the Missions which were sent out under his auspices.

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Bhante Anandajoti: 4. The Spread of Buddhist Civilisation through Asia

Posted on September 2, 2012September 25, 2012 by Ānandajoti
Gandhari Dhammapada

A video based on a talk looking at the spread of Buddhist Civilisation throughout Asia from the earliest times till around 1,200 years after its beginning.

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King Asoka sees the Buddha

Posted on August 19, 2012July 16, 2012 by Ānandajoti
Kings worship the Buddha

King Asoka has the Nāga King Mahākāla brought and asks him to create an image of the Buddha for him to see

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Bhante Anandajoti: 3. Asoka and the Missions

Posted on August 5, 2012July 14, 2012 by Ānandajoti
Asoka-and-the-Missions

A video illustrating the growth of the Magadhan Empire and the Missions sent out by King Asoka with special reference to Sri Lanka.

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The Going-Forth of Asoka’s Brother and Nephew

Posted on July 8, 2012June 24, 2012 by Ānandajoti

A translation of the ordination story of King Asoka’s brother Tissa, together with the inspired verses he uttered when he attained Awakening.

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The Asokan Missions from the Extended Mahavamsa

Posted on April 15, 2012April 15, 2017 by Ānandajoti
Asokan-Missions

The first translation of the Extended Mahāvaṁsa chapters XII-XIV, which describe the missions sent out during King Asoka’s time to bring the Dhamma to the outlying districts and countries.

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