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Licchavi Princes: A republic of Indian princes governs through remarkable unity, becoming vital supporters of the Buddha's path. (The Awakened Legacy: Chronicles of Noble Lives Across Time)
by K. Preeda
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Long before many kings ruled alone, the Licchavi clan governed the vibrant city of Vesali as a collective council of princes. This book explores their unique world—a bustling republic in ancient India run on principles of harmony and respect. We see their initial skepticism and eventual embrace ...
Long before many kings ruled alone, the Licchavi clan governed the vibrant city of Vesali as a collective council of princes. This book explores their unique world—a bustling republic in ancient India run on principles of harmony and respect. We see their initial skepticism and eventual embrace of the Buddha's teachings; their famous offerings, like the magnificent Gabled Hall in the Great Wood; and their central role in the early Buddhist community. It's a story not just of patronage, but of a different way of life, where unity in governance went hand-in-hand with spiritual curiosity. The narrative also touches upon the internal strengths and the eventual vulnerabilities that defined the final years of this remarkable confederacy.
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