King Asoka and Buddhism - Urban Dharma

6 th Aśoka intervenes in the suspensionof ecclesiastic actions of theSaṅgha.8 th Kalinga War followed by remorseand repentance (RE XIII).9 th –10 th Lay follower of the Buddha butwithout much exertion (MRE I).50Pilgrimage to sacred Bodhi ‘ Tree(RE VIII).Begins teaching the Dharma tothe people (Greek /Aramaic versionsof MRE IV).Provides in bordering territories(Choḍa, Paṇḍya, Sātiyaputra,Kerala, Tāmraparṇi, Greek kingdomof Antiyoka and territoriesadjoining it), medical treatmentfor human beings and animals;grows medicinal herbs there; digswells and plants trees along theroad (RE IV).10 thSaṅghe upayīte: close associationorwith the Saṅgha (MRE I), Tour11 th of the empire lasting 256 days(MRE I).12 th Beginning of the practice ofinscribing edicts for the propagationof Dharma. Orders Rajjukasand Prādesikas to setout on circuits every five yearsboth for inspection and for thespecial purpose of preaching theDharma (RE III).13 th Creates the post of Dharmamahāmātra(REV).14 th Enlargement of the Stūpa ofBuddha Kanakamuni (PI II).