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Buddhism: The Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha
The Legend of King Asoka
A Study and Translation of the Asokavadana
A translation of the Sanskrit Ashokavadana with an analysis of its themes of kingship, merit and devotion. It shows how Buddhist legend reshaped the historical emperor.
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