It was never propagated by force, even when it had the power of imperial rajas to support it.

Certainly, it is a very encouraging fact in the history of man, that the two religions which have made more converts than any other, Buddhism and Christianity, have not depended for their success on the sword of the conqueror or the frauds of priestcraft, but have gained their victories in the fair conflict of reason with reason.

We grant that Buddhism has not been without its superstitions and its errors; but it has not deceived, and it has not persecuted.

In this respect it can teach Christians a lesson.

Buddhism has no prejudices against those who confess another faith.