On the Track of the Progressive One
The Kalinga war was a big turning point in the history Buddhism. The makeover of the king Ashoka from Chandashoka to Dharmashoka held with this war and the monarch was involved in influencing the spiritual view of the complete South East Asia. The changed emperor, who hugs the religion, had the message of Buddhism arrive at the shores of far-away island countries. Gradually, the fresh religion has managed to triumph a large number of followers across the whole region.
Historical confirmations suggest that Orissa was the epic center of Buddhist learning and civilization in India. Chinese explorer Hiuen Tsag’s account of Buddhism in Orissa speaks about the survival of Ashokan and post – Ashokan stupas, bell capitals, copper plates, discovery of bhuddhist figures, images and large monasteries and inscriptions. These confirm the firm ties of Buddhism with the region.
Orissa institute of Maritime and South East Asian studies secretary Sunil Kumar Patanik mentioned that “It was during the rule of Bhaumakara dyanasty in Kalinga between the eighth and tenth century AD that Buddhism attained its peak.
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