His grandson inaugurated another long tradition by adopting Buddhism as the state religion (in 384).

The kingdom was the last to adopt Buddhism and foreign cultural influences.

In 527, Silla formally adopted Buddhism as a state religion.

Goguryeo was the first Korean kingdom to adopt Buddhism as the state religion in 372.

The Northern Wei early adopted Buddhism as their state religion.

The bloodshed of this war is said to have prompted Ashoka to adopt Buddhism.

Ashokavadana mentions two incidents of Ashoka turning away from non-violence after adopting Buddhism.

In 528, Baekje officially adopted Buddhism as its state religion.

His wife, daughter of the Gur-khan, was a Buddhist, and convinced him to adopt Buddhism.

"But food for the brain, we have adopted Buddhism from India."