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102) Asoka
Publisher
distributed by First Look Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2001
Language
Hindi
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Traces the life of Emperor Asoka, the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya who assended the throne of Magadha in the 3rd century B.C. To extend the borders of his kingdom, he wages one of the bloodiest wars in history with the neighboring kingdom of Kalinga, leaving it ravaged and devastated. Confronted by the aftermath of his conquest, Asoka is overcome with remorse and renounces the path of war to dedicate his life to spreading the teachings of Buddhism....
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Series
Publisher
[Distributed by] Recorded Books,[2012]
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
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"When does the Jewish Sabbath begin? Who are Vishnu and Shiva? What are Buddhism's Four Noble Truths? What are the Five Pillars of Islam? These questions are more than an academic exercise. Religious belief has been innate to humans everywhere and in every age, from the time of the Neanderthals to the 21st century. It's also one of the strongest motivators of human behavior and has a profound impact on all aspects of our culture-- our spiritual beliefs,...
105) Prajna Earth
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
[2007], c2005
Language
English
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Explore the lost civilization of Angkor in Cambodia, including the largest temple in the world - the magnificent Angkor Wat. Travel through Hindu Bali, the jungles of Java, and the Buddhist Borbudur.