Buddhism is often referred to as a world religion. But Buddhism was never intended to become a religion as it was never forced upon anybody to follow its tenets. After Gautam Buddhas demise, it was divided into parts but its fundamentals have never lost their essence. Know more on the schools of Buddhism and its various philosophies in this episode.

Indian emperor, Ashoka The Great from the Maurya Dynasty was infamous for his uncontrollable rage and torture rooms. However after the biggest Kalinga war, it is believed that he felt remorse for his mistakes and adopted non-violent ways altogether. In fact, he accepted Buddhism and decided to live in peace. Watch his Zen journey of Ashoka in this episode.