Jay first wrote "Ashokan Farewell" at the conclusion of one of those summer workshops. JAY UNGAR: "Ashokan Farewell" is a tune that I wrote unintentionally, really. It was a moment of deep emotion ...

Next, in the spirit of the Ashokan Edicts, write a series of modern-day edicts that reflect the beliefs of Ashoka but apply to issues faced today. Discuss the development of Buddhism and the basic ...