Some told of estrangement from their families over their decision to embrace Buddhism.

Although for governmental affairs he was Confucian in values, he embraced Buddhism as well.

The film ends with Asoka renouncing the sword and embracing Buddhism.

In contrast, the monument here is the largest project undertaken by native-born Americans who have embraced Buddhism.

The king has three wives and the kingdom embraced Buddhism.

He was also the first notable Dalit leader to embrace Buddhism.

He was one of the first Americans to officially embrace Buddhism.

Her mother did not join Ashoka when he was crowned and her two children had embraced Buddhism.

It is celebrated throughout the world especially by formerly oppressed communities who embraced Buddhism under his guidance.

He decided eventually that to embrace Buddhism would be to plunge into a world too culturally alien.