VegHist Ep 4: Ashoka

The Vegan Option - Vegetarianism: The Story So Far by Ian McDonald

May 3, 2016Society & Culture

In the largest ancient Indian empire, at the height of its power, its Buddhist king advocates for animals in his edicts, and tries to change India for good. Episode 4: Ashoka In the fourth century BCE, the śramaṇa moveme...

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