Stamp on Pillars of Ashoka from Nepal

The Edicts of Ashoka are a collection of 33 inscriptions on the Pillars of Ashoka, as well as boulders and cave walls, made by the Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan dynasty during his reign from 272 to 231 BC. These inscriptions are dispersed throughout the areas of modern-day Pakistan, Nepal and India, and represent the first tangible evidence of Buddhism. The edicts describe in detail the first wide expansion of Buddhism through the sponsorship of one of the most powerful kings of Indian history. According to the edicts, the extent of Buddhist proselytism during this period reached as far as the Mediterranean, and many Buddhist monuments were created. For more from M.DAMODHAR.RAO's blog.

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Trinidad and Tobago issue to commemorate CHOGM

The Trinidad and Tobago Postal Corporation (TTPOST) just issued some beautiful stamps including one of Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) to commemorate Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) from November 27 to 29, 2009 in Port of Spain capital of Republic of Trinidad & Tobago. There are five different stamps and one souvenir sheet. You can get more information in TT Post website:www.ttpost.net/stamps. Stamp of Scarlet Ibis (TT$ 5.25) is going to be a good addition for the collectors who collect bird stamps.