How Did Buddhism Affect Mauryan Culture

Buddhist beliefs affected the political and cultural world of the Mauryan Empire in many ways.  People began to participate in the religion more and follow out the duties. The Buddhist believe in respecting everyone, being kind, having self-control, and to not have cruel conduct over any living creature. Asoka sent missionaries out to spread the word of the Buddhist faith. This affects the culture and political of the Empire. Culturally people began to believe in the faith and develop a life towards becoming a Buddhist. Politically, Buddhist were to not harm anyone or kill anyone, so war was not an option. Since missionaries were sent out, they could have gained people into their faith. In the end, Buddhist had a positive affect of the