On the Road: The Appeal of Buddhism to Travellers

Buddhism has been associated with travel and transportation since its inception. The Buddha himself led a peripatetic life wandering from town to town preaching his dharma, and King Aśoka sent missionaries travelling far and wide. Travelling merchants were the most prominent early converts to Buddhi...

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Published in:Contemporary buddhism
Main Author: Veidlinger, Daniel M. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge [2016]
In: Contemporary buddhism
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