Statements (743)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:non-profit_organization
gptkb:Emperor gptkb:historical_figure gptkb:dynasty |
| gptkbp:administered_by |
gptkb:inscriptions
gptkb:Edicts_of_Ashoka Proclamations edicts edicts on animal welfare edicts on ethics |
| gptkbp:advocated_for |
gptkb:Dhamma
Non-violence animal welfare environmental conservation non-violence moral education animal rights social welfare protection of wildlife |
| gptkbp:allows |
killing of certain animals
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Edicts_of_Ashoka
|
| gptkbp:battle |
gptkb:Kalinga_War
|
| gptkbp:belief |
non-violence
ahimsa |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Pataliputra
|
| gptkbp:born |
304 BC
|
| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Lumbini
gptkb:Pataliputra c. 304 BCE |
| gptkbp:built |
hospitals
Stupas stupas rest houses |
| gptkbp:cabinet_member |
Buddhist councils
|
| gptkbp:can_transform_into |
gptkb:Buddhism
to Buddhism Buddhism after Kalinga War Buddhism after the Kalinga War |
| gptkbp:capital |
gptkb:Pataliputra
|
| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Bindusara
gptkb:Vijaya gptkb:Mahinda Sanghamitra Tissa |
| gptkbp:collaborates_with |
various organizations
|
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
gptkb:Ashoka_Chakra
Buddhist festivals the Ashoka Chakra Ashoka Jayanti Ashoka Day Ashoka Chakra in the Indian flag Ashoka Chakra in Indian flag |
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:road
roads |
| gptkbp:contemporary |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:the_Seleucid_Empire gptkb:King_Devanampiya_Tissa the Hellenistic period the Hellenistic world |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
gptkb:Christian_art
social welfare the spread of Buddhism |
| gptkbp:converted_after |
gptkb:Kalinga_War
|
| gptkbp:current_champion |
gptkb:human_rights
|
| gptkbp:defeated |
military conquest after Kalinga War
|
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:artworks
various artworks Buddhist iconography films and television shows films and literature various historical texts |
| gptkbp:descendant |
gptkb:Chandragupta_Maurya
|
| gptkbp:developed_by |
gptkb:infrastructure
|
| gptkbp:died |
232 BCE
232 BC c. 232 BC |
| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:Kalinga
232 BCE c. 232 BCE 232 BC |
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
gptkb:Sri_Lanka
|
| gptkbp:dynasty |
gptkb:Maurya
|
| gptkbp:economic_policy |
gptkb:Dhamma
|
| gptkbp:edicts |
gptkb:Major_Rock_Edicts
gptkb:Minor_Rock_Edicts gptkb:Pillar_Edicts gptkb:Rock_Edicts |
| gptkbp:emphasizes |
moral governance
|
| gptkbp:encouraged |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:community_service gptkb:cultural_exchange gptkb:education gptkb:scholarship gptkb:trade Non-violence agriculture Education and learning animal welfare Trade and commerce Religious tolerance civic responsibility medical education non-violence philosophical discussions public works religious tolerance tolerance trade and commerce literacy medical care tolerance among religions the practice of meditation education for all the spread of Buddhism compassion towards animals the translation of texts interactions between cultures Buddhist councils the study of Buddhist texts the study of scriptures trade with Sri Lanka the translation of Buddhist texts |
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:rock
gptkb:Buddhism gptkb:Ashoka_Chakra gptkb:Buddhist_stupas gptkb:Edicts_of_Ashoka gptkb:Buddhist_stupas_in_India gptkb:Dharma gptkb:Dhamma gptkb:Rock_Edicts Hospitals hospitals medical facilities monasteries peace treaties Buddhist schools diplomatic ties animal hospitals peaceful relations with neighboring states Rock edicts Buddhist councils Buddhist missions Buddhist monasteries in Sri Lanka Buddhist monuments in Sri Lanka Buddhist monasteries in India dharma mahamatras |
| gptkbp:expansion |
gptkb:Maurya_Empire
gptkb:Mauryan_Empire gptkb:the_Maurya_Empire |
| gptkbp:famous_landmark |
gptkb:Ashoka_Pillar
gptkb:Sanchi_Stupa gptkb:Ajanta_Caves gptkb:Bodh_Gaya gptkb:Ellora_Caves gptkb:Lumbini |
| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:Bindusara
|
| gptkbp:focuses_on |
social entrepreneurship
|
| gptkbp:followers |
gptkb:Buddhism
|
| gptkbp:fosters |
gptkb:cultural_exchange
gptkb:community_development interfaith dialogue Buddhist scholarship |
| gptkbp:founded |
universities
hospitals for animals hospitals for humans |
| gptkbp:founded_by |
gptkb:Bill_Drayton
|
| gptkbp:founded_in |
gptkb:1980
|
| gptkbp:grandparent |
gptkb:Chandragupta_Maurya
|
| gptkbp:had |
a vision for peace
a lasting impact on Sri Lankan identity a legacy in Sri Lanka a significant impact on Sri Lankan Buddhism |
| gptkbp:had_a_grandson_named |
gptkb:Samprati
|
| gptkbp:has_a |
grandson named Dasaratha Maurya
|
| gptkbp:has_child |
gptkb:Sanghamitta
gptkb:Devi gptkb:Mahinda Sanghamitra |
| gptkbp:has_collaborations_with |
gptkb:NGOs
gptkb:governments businesses universities foundations |
| gptkbp:has_events |
networking events
local workshops global conferences |
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
gptkb:economic_development
gptkb:education gptkb:community_development healthcare environmental sustainability Indian history Buddhism's spread Buddhism's global presence |
| gptkbp:has_inspired |
peace movements worldwide
|
| gptkbp:has_members |
gptkb:Entrepreneur
|
| gptkbp:has_part |
gptkb:Ashoka_U
gptkb:Ashoka_Changemakers gptkb:Ashoka_Fellows gptkb:Ashoka_Support_Network |
| gptkbp:has_programs |
gptkb:Christian_denomination
community programs youth programs leadership programs impact assessment programs |
| gptkbp:has_publications |
gptkb:reports
case studies guides |
| gptkbp:has_website |
www.ashoka.org
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
|
| gptkbp:held_in |
Buddhist councils
|
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Indian_Buddhism ancient India left a lasting legacy. the spread of non-violence is studied in history classes. encouraged learning and scholarship influenced educational practices in ancient India promoted peace and tolerance transformed education in India valued the role of education in society transformed governance left a legacy of peace his ethical principles |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
gptkb:philosophy
Indian history |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
gptkb:Cultural_patronage
gptkb:diplomatic_relations Environmental conservation Public works Educational reforms Administrative reforms Cultural integration Religious tolerance Trade expansion Legal reforms Health care initiatives Promotion of arts and crafts Influence on later rulers Support for monasteries Promotion of welfare Legacy in modern India Spread of non-violence |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ashoka
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Buddhist_temple
Indian culture Spread of Buddhism |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Christian_art
gptkb:Southeast_Asia gptkb:Sri_Lanka Indian culture Sri Lankan culture education systems Silk Road trade Buddhist practices later leaders animal rights movements subsequent rulers Buddhism's spread in Asia subsequent Indian rulers Buddhism's spread to Southeast Asia the development of Buddhist art later Indian rulers |
| gptkbp:initiatives |
gptkb:Youth_Venture
Changemakers |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:future_leaders
later leaders modern social movements modern leaders later Buddhist leaders modern peace movements the Ashoka University future Buddhist leaders modern leaders advocating for peace |
| gptkbp:is_a_figure_in |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:folklore historical significance in Buddhism national pride in India |
| gptkbp:is_a_resource_for |
gptkb:mentorship
training programs networking opportunities |
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
gptkb:academic_research
biographies historical novels numerous documentaries numerous biographies numerous scholarly works |
| gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of |
gptkb:Buddhism
interfaith dialogue religious pluralism Religious harmony |
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
peace
peace and non-violence Indian unity moral leadership moral leadership. social justice in India Buddhist unity non-violence in governance |
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
gptkb:1980
|
| gptkbp:is_adopted_by |
gptkb:Buddhism
|
| gptkbp:is_aleader_in |
gptkb:the_Maurya_Empire
|
| gptkbp:is_aplace_for |
the arts
|
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
the spread of Buddhism in Asia
the spread of Buddhism the Edicts of Ashoka the Third Buddhist Council the Mauryan architecture the concept of Dharma Rajya the spread of Indian culture the concept of Dhamma Vijaya the spread of non-violence in governance |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_for |
his commitment to peace
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Indian culture
Buddhist traditions |
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
a model for rulers
discussions of ethical governance |
| gptkbp:is_committed_to |
gptkb:social_justice
non-violence dharma |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:historical_texts
various historical texts various cultural representations the Indian national emblem literature about ancient India |
| gptkbp:is_implemented_in |
gptkb:Dhamma
healthcare reforms public welfare policies Public welfare measures laws for animal protection |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
gptkb:sustainable_development
community engagement social change policy advocacy youth empowerment the unification of India the development of Buddhist texts |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:Ashoka's_Edicts
gptkb:Ashoka's_Pillars gptkb:Dhamma social innovation his edicts his rock edicts his edicts on health fellowship for social entrepreneurs his edicts promoting moral values his inscriptions on pillars and rocks the Ashoka Pillars |
| gptkbp:is_maintained_by |
peaceful relations
|
| gptkbp:is_married_to |
gptkb:Devi
|
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
gptkb:the_Mauryan_dynasty
the spread of Buddhism in Asia the spread of Buddhism |
| gptkbp:is_often_described_as |
gptkb:Ashoka_the_Great
|
| gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in |
discussions about non-violence
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_as |
a champion of human rights
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Sites
various memorials various institutions UNESCO for cultural heritage various awards |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
his role in promoting peace
his humanitarian efforts his role in promoting Buddhism globally |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:literature
|
| gptkbp:is_regarded_as |
the Indian subcontinent
one of India's greatest emperors |
| gptkbp:is_remembered_for |
his legacy
his diplomatic relations with other kingdoms his humanitarian efforts his edicts his inscriptions his legacy of peace his efforts in promoting Buddhism one of India's greatest emperors The spread of Buddhism his contributions to art and architecture his rock edicts his role in the spread of Buddhism in Asia his conversion to Buddhism his edicts on education his edicts on morality his moral governance his edicts on pillars his commitment to Dhamma his role in promoting Buddhism one of the greatest emperors |
| gptkbp:is_significant_for |
gptkb:historical_figure
historical figure in India |
| gptkbp:is_sought_after_by |
his empire
the lives of his subjects his empire through dharma |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:historical_texts
gptkb:historians Indian history history classes Buddhist studies historical and political contexts |
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
grants
donations partnerships |
| gptkbp:issued_edicts_on |
Buddhist principles
|
| gptkbp:key_figures |
Buddhist history
the history of Indian philosophy |
| gptkbp:key_player |
the history of India
Buddhist expansion the history of ancient India the spread of Indian culture the cultural exchange in Asia the development of Buddhist architecture the development of Theravada Buddhism |
| gptkbp:known_as |
gptkb:Ashoka_the_Great
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Maurya_Empire gptkb:Edicts_of_Ashoka promoting Buddhism |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Sanskrit
gptkb:Prakrit |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:moral_philosophy
gptkb:Mauryan_dynasty Buddhist revival the promotion of peace promoted harmony prioritized education supported the spread of knowledge sought to improve society valued human life |
| gptkbp:model |
future rulers
|
| gptkbp:mother |
gptkb:Dharma
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
Indian history
Buddhist history ancient Indian history Buddhist philosophy. |
| gptkbp:notable_ruler |
gptkb:ancient_Maurya_Empire
gptkb:Kalinga ancient India the 3rd century BCE Promoted literacy Supported infrastructure development Supported the arts Encouraged sustainable practices Encouraged youth engagement Supported scientific research Encouraged volunteerism supported educational institutions Supported women's rights the 3rd century BC Promoted cultural heritage Supported disaster relief efforts Encouraged cultural exchange Encouraged technological advancement his reforms advocated for social justice Encouraged public health initiatives Advocated for the poor Encouraged artistic expression Promoted civic responsibility Supported cultural festivals Promoted community service valued education valued diplomacy over conflict Encouraged philosophical discourse encouraged the establishment of schools Promoted peace Promoted ethical leadership encouraged community service implemented educational reforms Promoted historical preservation Promoted ethical conduct Promoted global peace initiatives promoted the welfare of his subjects valued justice Encouraged religious dialogue Fostered agricultural development Fostered unity Promoted ethical trade Promoted interfaith harmony Supported community development Supported community engagement Supported historical documentation established educational policies fostered a culture of learning promoted educational initiatives transformed after his conversion valued knowledge valued learning valued the importance of education in governance the ancient period of India sought enlightenment valued compassion promoted ethical conduct influenced the development of Indian civilization left a lasting impact on Buddhism renounced war sought to improve society sought to unify diverse cultures valued wisdom renounced war after the Kalinga War valued civic responsibility valued community service valued cultural diversity valued cultural heritage valued environmental conservation valued ethical governance valued ethics valued historical documentation valued interfaith dialogue valued moral integrity valued peace and stability valued public health valued social justice valued the importance of history valued the rule of law valued the welfare of his subjects |
| gptkbp:operates_in |
over 90 countries
|
| gptkbp:performed_by |
the spread of Buddhism to Sri Lanka
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Bindusara
|
| gptkbp:promoted |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:education gptkb:peaceful_coexistence gptkb:Dharma gptkb:Education gptkb:traditional_medicine gptkb:Dhamma Social justice Animal welfare animal welfare public health ethical conduct moral values social welfare programs environmental conservation non-violence religious tolerance tolerance animal rights Social welfare programs social welfare tolerance among religions ethical governance vegetarianism Buddhist values moral governance Buddhist teachings in Sri Lanka the spread of the Pali language the spread of dharma |
| gptkbp:promoter |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:cultural_exchange |
| gptkbp:promotes |
innovative solutions to social problems
|
| gptkbp:provides_support_for |
fellowship programs
|
| gptkbp:received |
gptkb:Missionaries_of_Charity
gptkb:Mahinda medical missions Buddhist missionaries Buddhist monks to Sri Lanka Buddhist texts to Sri Lanka missionaries to Central Asia monks to foreign lands missionaries to Sri Lanka |
| gptkbp:reform |
gptkb:administration
|
| gptkbp:reformed |
gptkb:administration
|
| gptkbp:reign |
gptkb:Maurya_Dynasty
3rd century BCE 232 BCE 268 BC 268 BCE 232 BC c. 232 BC 268–232 BCE c. 268 BC |
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Buddhism
|
| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:Third_Buddhist_Council
|
| gptkbp:ruled |
gptkb:Maurya_Empire
3rd century BCE after the Kalinga War |
| gptkbp:sent_missionaries_to |
gptkb:Sri_Lanka
|
| gptkbp:sent_missions_to |
gptkb:Sri_Lanka
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Tishyaraksha
Kaurwaki |
| gptkbp:spread_to |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Ayurveda gptkb:Buddhism_in_Sri_Lanka gptkb:Dharma ethical governance Buddhism to Sri Lanka Buddhism in Central Asia |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:Dasaratha_Maurya
his grandson |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Dasaratha_Maurya
|
| gptkbp:supported |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:education gptkb:art_and_architecture Animal welfare animal welfare public health initiatives non-violence cultural exchanges women's rights monasteries monastic communities Buddhist councils Buddhist missionaries |
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Ashoka_the_Great
|
| gptkbp:transformed_after |
gptkb:Kalinga_War
|
| gptkbp:translated_into |
232 BCE
|
| gptkbp:uses |
gptkb:Pali_language
edicts for communication |
| gptkbp:vision |
a healthy society
a united Buddhist community |
| gptkbp:was_a |
gptkb:military_leadership
gptkb:philosopher gptkb:patron_of_the_arts historical reformer pioneer in animal welfare contributor to Indian philosophy historical figure in India key figure in ancient India leader of the Mauryan dynasty progressive ruler |
| gptkbp:was_a_key_figure_in |
gptkb:the_Mauryan_dynasty
Indian history Buddhist history the spread of Buddhism in Asia the spread of Buddhism the history of Buddhism The spread of non-violence The history of Buddhism the spread of non-violence ancient Indian history the Third Buddhist Council the history of Buddhism in Asia the spread of Buddhism to Sri Lanka |
| gptkbp:was_a_king_known_for |
his contributions to education
|
| gptkbp:was_a_patron_of |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Christian_art gptkb:art_and_architecture gptkb:Art_and_architecture teachers monasteries the arts Buddhist education Buddhist monasticism Buddhist missionaries the Third Buddhist Council Buddhist monastic communities |
| gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in |
public health initiatives
ethical leadership ethical governance Moral governance |
| gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of |
gptkb:Cultural_exchange
gptkb:cultural_exchange gptkb:human_rights gptkb:peaceful_coexistence gptkb:social_justice gptkb:Dhamma Environmental conservation peace public health initiatives environmental conservation non-violence animal rights social welfare accessible education Buddhist education ahimsa ethical governance educational access for all Moral governance moral governance the Dhamma policy |
| gptkbp:was_acentral_character_in |
Buddhist history
the evolution of Buddhist teachings the history of the Maurya Empire |
| gptkbp:was_acentral_figure_in |
the history of Indian Buddhism
the history of religious tolerance. the promotion of Buddhist values the spread of Dhamma |
| gptkbp:was_adevotee_of |
gptkb:Buddhism
|
| gptkbp:was_akey_figure_in |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:peaceful_coexistence gptkb:Buddhist_temple Buddhist thought ethical governance the importance of compassion religious dialogue the history of Buddhism the history of ancient India the development of Buddhist communities the development of Buddhist rituals the evolution of Buddhist practices the history of Indian civilization |
| gptkbp:was_amajor_advocate_of |
gptkb:cultural_exchange
the role of ethics in governance |
| gptkbp:was_amajor_contributor_to |
the legacy of Buddhism
the development of Buddhist thought |
| gptkbp:was_amajor_force_in |
the spread of non-violence
the development of Indian culture |
| gptkbp:was_amajor_influence_on |
subsequent Buddhist leaders
|
| gptkbp:was_amajor_influencer_of |
gptkb:Christian_art
the principles of governance the spread of Buddhist philosophy |
| gptkbp:was_aproponent_of |
gptkb:Dhamma
social welfare ethical leadership |
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Buddha gptkb:Kalinga_War Buddha's teachings the Kalinga War the teachings of Jainism the teachings of Buddha his conversion to Buddhism the teachings of Upagupta Kalinga War's casualties |
| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
gptkb:diplomatic_relations
gptkb:Kalinga_War cultural exchanges the promotion of peace diplomatic relations with other kingdoms the Kalinga War |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
gptkb:rock
gptkb:Ashoka_the_Great gptkb:Ashoka's_Pillars his compassion his diplomatic missions his humanitarian efforts his edicts His inscriptions his inscriptions his edicts promoting peace his rock edicts his edicts on morality his diplomatic relations with foreign kingdoms his edicts promoting Dhamma his inscriptions on pillars his peace efforts his edicts promoting non-violence |
| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:inscriptions
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:2018_Global_Citizen_Festival |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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