BUDDHISM Buddhism is a religion that was founded by Siddharta Gautama‚ a rich prince who has been forbidden to see the real outside world by his father. When he had the chance to go out‚ he had seen three sufferings in life that changed his way of thinking. These are hunger‚ sickness‚ and death. Siddharta chose to leave his family for the sake of achieving enlightenment and find the true meaning of life. When he had already reached enlightenment‚ he decided to explain his teachings to the masses
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ASOKA: Ruthless Conqueror or Enlightened Ruler? World History‚ Bernard NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Directions: Your task is to read and analyze several primary and secondary sources about the Mauryan leader Asoka. You must use these sources to help you decide if Asoka should be remembered as a ruthless conqueror or enlightened ruler! STEP ONE: -Read the sources provided and answer the reading questions. STEP TWO: -Fill out the
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March 16‚ 2015 Asoka Legendary Ruler The Indian leader Asoka‚ ruler the Mauryan Empire over 2‚000 years ago. He helped to spread one of the world’s most popular religions‚ and also established reforms that still have great meaning for modern-day Indians. But his story also has a dark side. Asoka’s legacy also played a key role in India’s fight for independence from British rule. To Indians then and now‚ Asoka was a giant‚ a warrior‚ and a ruler beyond any in their history. Asoka is known by many
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indispensible”(xiii) is reinforced by several Great men who have had many profound contributions to the United States and its Military. Three of whom prior to 1865 are George Washington‚ Winfield Scott‚ and Ulysses S. Grant. These great men have in their own times contributed a great deal of leadership and vision to the United States Military and Government. More recently than 1865‚ Dwight D. Eisenhower has risen to the level of contribution of the three great men before his time and may have even surpassed them
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George S. Patton George S. Patton was an American who participated in the Olympics‚ the Pancho Villa Expedition‚ and in both World Wars. He was considered a hero by many people back then‚ and is still considered a hero by much of the population today. Although there were a few things that transpired that made him seem unheroic‚ he is still a major hero because of his contribution in history both as a citizen and as a soldier‚ and his sense of Self Sacrifice for the greater good. George S. Patton
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EDUCATION PROJECT IN ENGLISH SUBMITTED BY: ALLAN ALAURIN (BTTE-STUDENT) SUBMITTED TO: LISA PACLA (ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR) WALLIS SIMPSON RELATION TO KING EDWARD VIII Wallis Simpson she allegedly became the mistress of David the eldest son of king George V and later became (King Edward VII).Two years later‚ after Edward’s accession as king‚ Wallis divorced her second husband in preparation to marry Edward. The King’s desire to marry a woman who had two living ex-husbands threatened to cause a constitutional
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Buddhism Report Buddhism had a good effect in many countries. It was a religion of peace. Buddhists did not attack members of other religions. The main aim of Buddhism was to show each person how to lead a better life. As a result of the influence of Buddhism‚ rulers and people built temples‚ schools‚ monasteries‚ roads‚ bridges‚ hospitals‚ universities and parks. Buddhism helped improve education. Monks could teach people about mathematics building‚ farming‚ medicine and other subjects. Buddhist
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on Asoka Asoka: Ruthless Conqueror or Enlightened Ruler Asoka was one of the greatest rulers of ancient India. He was the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya of Magadha who established the first Indian empire. Chandragupta reigned for twenty-four years before relinquishing his throne in favor of his son‚ Bundusara (Asoka’s father)‚ who left no noticeable mark upon the empire. My thesis would be that Asoka was an enlightened ruler and not a ruthless conqueror. The first reason why I think Asoka was
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BUDDHISM Brief History Meaning: System taught by the Buddha Founded In: 6th Century BC Place founded: North India Founder: Siddhartha Gautama ("the Buddha-the enlighten one")‚ an Indian prince Followers: 376 million Size: Fourth largest religion in the world Main locations: China‚ Japan‚ Korea and Southeast Asia Main Sects: Theravada and Mahayana Sacred texts: Pali Canon (Tripitaka)‚ numerous Mahayana sutras Original language: Pali Spiritual leader: Monk (lama in Tibetan Buddhism)
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Asoka was the ruler of the mauryan empire and ruled his empire for decades‚ until he died in 261 BCE. It is very much argued if Asoka is ruthless or enlightened‚ but in my perspective Asoka is an intelligent enlightened ruler. The fact that Asoka only did what is right for his empire‚ thought everyone who did wrong should be forgiven‚ and gave rich gifts to the poor clearly proves that he was an enlightened ruler. To start off‚ Asoka did not want to hurt anyone he just wanted a strong and satisfied
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