Role of Dhamma in Promoting World Peace

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Bhante Shilwans Thero

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The thoughts of the Buddha, is ascending the path of knowledge in any situation, practiced as ‘Buddha’s Dhamma’. Dhamma was further adopted by the philosophical leaders and conveyed to the society. Buddha’s Dhamma teaches non-violence (ahimsa) and compassion, which form the foundation of global harmony. The result of Emperor Aśoka’s third edict was that the Dhamma spread not only to India but also to the surrounding regions. Aśoka’s contribution in bringing the Dhamma to Sri Lanka is unforgettable. The place of the Dhamma among the people of Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, as well as Nepal, Tibet, China, Korea, Japan, etc. is unsurpassed. This influence is clearly visible even today.

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Bhante Shilwans Thero. (2025). Role of Dhamma in Promoting World Peace. Buddhism in Mekong Region Journal, 8(2), 111–120. retrieved from https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bmrj/article/view/291385
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