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>Any recommendations on a good book that gives some
>juicy info on the Buddhist part of Asoka's life, as
>well as his Buddhist family members?

Hi,

_Buddhist India_ by TW Rhys Davids is a bit dated, but has a nice
chapter on Ashoka. I believe it's reprinted by Motilal Banarsidass.

_History of Indian Buddhism_ by Etienne Lamotte is very good, of
course, but hard to find a copy of, except through libraries.

>Asoka is known for religious tolerance (of non
>buddhist faiths). I'm curious what religions were
>being tolerated by him, and whether that list includes
>Islam.

Islam was founded after the time of Ashoka so he didn't include it.
But I'm sure he would have done so, if he'd had the chance.

best,

--ET