The Buddha’s Campaign to Change Society. Part Two of Two
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3873 words Part Two of Two Headings The Law Elections and Assemblies Seven Conditions for Society to Prosper The Significance of Right Action The Power of Truth The Law Punishments were severe. The King or the judiciary could order those convicted of criminal offences to be executed, roasted alive, maimed, tortured, speared to death and paraded around the streets before execution. Criminals could have their heads shaved and deprived of all possessions. The Buddha and his ordained Sangha shaved their heads and faces in defiance of the tradition of yogis, who grew long hair and full beards.
The Buddha’s Campaign to Change Society. Part Two of Two
The Buddha’s Campaign to Change Society. Part…
The Buddha’s Campaign to Change Society. Part Two of Two
3873 words Part Two of Two Headings The Law Elections and Assemblies Seven Conditions for Society to Prosper The Significance of Right Action The Power of Truth The Law Punishments were severe. The King or the judiciary could order those convicted of criminal offences to be executed, roasted alive, maimed, tortured, speared to death and paraded around the streets before execution. Criminals could have their heads shaved and deprived of all possessions. The Buddha and his ordained Sangha shaved their heads and faces in defiance of the tradition of yogis, who grew long hair and full beards.