Holy Lights From Tibet - Buddha's Disciple Relics - Bakula and Kaundunya.

The collection includes relics of the historical Buddha and his closest disciples, Mogallana, Sariputra, Purna, Sivali, Upali, Katyayana and Ananda as well as relics of many other Buddhist spiritual masters from many traditions.

Bakula was foremost in Health.

Rare Bakula and Kaundunya relics aggregate.
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Holy Lights From Tibet - Buddha's Disciple Relics - Katyayana.

The collection includes relics of the historical Buddha and his closest disciples, Mogallana, Sariputra, Purna, Sivali, Upali, Katyayana and Ananda as well as relics of many other Buddhist spiritual masters from many traditions.

Katyayana was foremost in spreading the Dhamma.

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Katyayana was born to a rich family with loving parents. However he realized impermanence and chose to seek the truth. He attained Arahantship quickly after following Buddha. Katyayana was extremely enthusiastic about spreading the Dhamma.
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He realized the 10 qualities a propagator of the Dhamma must possess: knowing the Dhamma, ability to explain the Dhamma, public speaking ability, persuasiveness, skillful means, ability to follow what is preached, of pleasant appearance and personality, possessing right energy, tired-less, and commands respect. When propagating the Dhamma, he perfected the 4 qualities of skillful means, using the right medicine for the right sickness, knowing the right time, and completeness of the Dhamma.
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With the help of Katyayana, Buddhism spread quickly and widely during Buddha's time. The Buddha praised Katyayana as the foremost among his disciples in spread the Dhamma.
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Holy Lights From Tibet - Buddha's Disciple Relics - Ananda.

The collection includes relics of the historical Buddha and his closest disciples, Mogallana, Sariputra, Purna, Sivali, Upali, Katyayana and Ananda as well as relics of many other Buddhist spiritual masters from many traditions.

Ananda was foremost in hearing the teachings of the Buddha..

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"Face like a full Autumn moon, Eyes that of a pure lotus flower, the teachings of the Buddha is as vast as the ocean, which flows into the heart of Ananda." This was the poem used to describe Ananda.
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Ananda was the younger brother of Devadatta. Ananda was the youngest among the 7 Shakya princes who followed Buddha. Shortly after he was ordained, he helped persuade the Buddha into allowing the setting of the order of nuns. When he was in his twenties, Buddha was 53. Due to Buddha's elderly age, Sariputra and Mogallana invited Ananda to attend to the Buddha. Since then Ananda was always with Buddha. .
Ananda did not attain Enlightenment until after Buddha's final Nirvana and shortly before the first council. However his pleasantness in personality attracted others and commanded their respect. There were people who were wary of Buddhism, thus would void Buddha and his disciples. However they were attracted by Ananda's pleasantness and hence gained faith in Buddhism. This is the best case of propagating Buddhism by example.
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Ananda gained Enlightenment just the day before the first council. In the first council he recited the sutras for compilation. He became the chief monk after Mahakasyapa passed on the authority to him. At age 120, he entered final Nirvana at the River Granges which ran between two cities to pacify a war.
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Holy Lights From Tibet - Buddha's Disciple Relics - Sivali.

The collection includes relics of the historical Buddha and his closest disciples, Mogallana, Sariputra, Purna, Sivali, Upali, Katyayana and Ananda as well as relics of many other Buddhist spiritual masters from many traditions.

Rare Sivali relics aggregate.

Another rare Sivali relics aggregate and the close-up view.

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Sivali was an important disciple of Lord Buddha. He was praised by the Buddha as the most miraculous monk for fortune. Sivali is worshiped by Thai people as the greatest fortune-fetching monk.

Sivali mantra praying for good luck and fortune:

"Sivali ja Mahathero Devatanarapuchito Soraho Pajjayatimhi Sivali ja Mahathero Yakkhadeva Puchito Soraho Pajjayatimhi Ahang Wanthami Tang Sathatassatherassa Aetang Khunang Sotthilabhang Bhavantumae."
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Holy Lights From Tibet - Buddha's Disciple Relics - Upali.

The collection includes relics of the historical Buddha and his closest disciples, Mogallana, Sariputra, Purna, Sivali, Upali, Katyayana and Ananda as well as relics of many other Buddhist spiritual masters from many traditions.

Upali was foremost in upholding the precepts.

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Upali was born of the lowest class in the India society (the untouchables). He had a weak body, thus his parents made him into a barber. Upali was well-liked by others, soon he became the barber for the Shakya princes.

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Upali was ordained before the seven princes. He became the foremost in upkeeping the precepts, never breaking any of them. He was often asked by the Buddha to settle disputes among the Sangha. Upali's impartialness and strictness made him successful in all cases. Upali also consulted the Buddha in many precept doubts and monastic way of life, giving rise to many sutras.
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Upali was in his seventies at the first council. He helped with the compilation of the Vinaya.

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Holy Lights From Tibet - Buddha's Disciple Relics - Purna.

The collection includes relics of the historical Buddha and his closest disciples, Mogallana, Sariputra, Purna, Sivali, Upali, Katyayana and Ananda as well as relics of many other Buddhist spiritual masters from many traditions.

Purna was foremost in spreading the dhamma.

Purna was born to a rich Brahmin family. His father was the religious advisor of the King, and his uncle was Asita, the great sage who predicted that the baby Prince Siddharta would become a Buddha. Purna was well-learned in the Brahmin ways since young and was the best in debating the philosophies. He was sent by his father to Asita to prevent him from outshining the rest of the family.

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Purna learned a lot from Asita. Asita, in his last days, built a house at Lumbini and ordered Purna to seek out Buddha when he would give his first sermon in Lumbini. However Purna was arrogant and forgot about it. Eventually he remembered Buddha after he met with a problem which he could not solve. He became a disciple of Buddha.

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Purna preferred individual guidance to giving public sermons. There were many stories about him debating the Dhamma with great monks of other religions, often winning them over to Buddhism.

Rare Purna and Arahants relics aggregate.
Another rare Purna relics aggregate and the close-up view.

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Holy Lights From Tibet - Buddha's Disciple Relics - Sariputra.

The collection includes relics of the historical Buddha and his closest disciples, Mogallana, Sariputra, Purna, Sivali, Upali, Katyayana and Ananda as well as relics of many other Buddhist spiritual masters from many traditions.

Sariputra was foremost in wisdom.

Rare Sariputra relics aggregate.Rare Sariputra and Purna relics aggregate.
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Sariputra came from a Brahmin family and had already embarked on life as a spiritual ascetic when he encountered the teachings of the Buddha. Sariputra had a close friend Maha Mogallana, another wandering ascetic. They both renounced the world on the same day and became disciples of the sceptic Sanjaya Belatthaputta before converting to Buddhism.
After hearing of the Buddha's teachings from a monk named Assaji, Sariputra sought out the Buddha and became an adherent to his teachings. These two are often depicted together with the Buddha, and several sutras regard interactions between Sariputra and Maha Mogallana (who became renowned among the early Buddhists for his mastery of supernatural powers).
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Holy Lights From Tibet - Buddha's Disciple Relics - Mogallana.

The collection includes relics of the historical Buddha and his closest disciples, Mogallana, Sariputra, Purna, Sivali, Upali, Katyayana and Ananda as well as relics of many other Buddhist spiritual masters from many traditions.

Rare Mogallana relics aggregate.

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Mogallana and Sariputra were the most excellent (chief) disciples of the Buddha. They were both older than the Buddha and both passed away half a year before the Buddha's Parinibbana. They were 84 years old. While Sariputta passed away peacefully on the full moon of October, Moggallana's death, on the following new moon of November. Mogallana was the master of supernatural skills. Many monks had developed certain supernatural skills but Mogallana accomplished the most.

He was capable of :

-Penetrating and reading the minds of others (Telepathy)

-Hearing voices and receiving messages from other beings eg gods, devas, spirits, etc. divine ear (Clair-audience)

-Vision over long distance, seeing other beings and seeing the workings of Karma in others. This is the power of the divine eye (Clairvoyance) He often communicated and received instructions from the Buddha even though they were far apart.

-Astral travel. Being able to leave his form and appear in other realms, he often travelled to the heavenly realms and interacted with gods.

-Telekinesis. Being able to move things without having to touch it or with unusual ease. He even shook the heavenly palace of Sakka to teach him a lesson.

Rare Mogallana relics aggregate.

Mogallana was the foremost in prossessing supernatural powers. Rare Mogallana relics aggregate. Another rare Mogallana relics aggregate and the close-up view.
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Holy Lights From Tibet - Buddha's Relics.

The Buddha's relics are considered to show people that enlightenment is possible, to remind them that the Buddha was a real person, and to also promote good virtue. Some of the blood relics of Buddha that were on display.
A close up view of the blood relics of Buddha.

Multi-coloured of blood relics of Shakyamuni Buddha.

Blood relics of Buddha.

Multi-coloured of brain relics of Shakyamuni Buddha.
Buddha's bone relics.
Buddha's fresh relics.
Buddha's brain relics.

Buddha's bone relics.

The photos taken during the Holy Lights From Tibet Exhibition held at the Perak Girls School Hall on Jalan Kampar in Ipoh over the weekend.
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Powerful Meditation At Wat Siribunya Maggarama - Ipoh Perak, Malaysia.

88 & 90, TAMBUN ROAD, 30350 IPOH, PERAK.

Tel: 05-5459211

H/P: 019-5594324

KATHINA CELEBRATION.

Wat Siribunya Maggarama extends its invitation to all Buddhist fraternity and Well wishers to participate in the above celebration, the last big celebration in the calendar year, to be held on Saturday 17th October 2009 and Sunday 18th October 2009. All are welcome to participate in this auspicious event and donation is highly appreciated. Devotees, who wish to participate in the offering of robes, pillows, blankets, towel and other daily necessity, please contact the Chief Monk of the temple.

17th October 2009 (Saturday)

8.00pm - Meditation Technique by disciple of LP Viriyang Sirintharo, Abbot of Wat Dhammamongko, Bangkok.

8.30pm - Observation of the Five Precepts followed by Dammackha Sutra chanting to celebrate Kathina.

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18th October 2009 (Sunday)

9.30am - Observation of the Five Precepts.

11.00am - Offering of Dana (Food to Sangha).

12.00 noon - Lunch for Devotees.

1.30pm - Official Appointment of Chief Monk (Presentation of Certificate to Phra Liang).

1.45pm - Circumambulation (Procession round the temple).

2.15pm - Presenting of Kathina Gifts.

3.15pm - Tranfer of Merits and Blessing.
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Holy Lights From Tibet - Antique Thangkas

Hundreds of colourful Tibetan thangka depicting the life of Buddhist deities and lamas which were strung from floor to ceiling.

Thangka is excellent piece of Tibetan art works. Thangka is a Tibetan painting depicting various facts of Buddhism of mystic sect. Thangka is painted on silk or cotton fabrics using bright colors of many hues. Thangka is of exceptional quality, hand-painted by Nepali and Tibetan artist. The word "Thangka" is believed to have come from the Tibetan word "thang yig" meaning a written record. Thanka are used as wall -decorations. For, Lamas Thanka is object of religious importance. Thanka is an object of devotion, an aid to spiritual practice, and a bringer of blessings.

The Antique Tibetan Thangka

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The History of Thangka.

A "Thangka," also known as "Tangka", "Thanka" or "Tanka" (Tibetan: Nepal Bhasa:पौभा) is a painted or embroidered Buddhist banner which is hung in a monastery or a family altar and occasionally carried by monks in ceremonial processions. In Tibetan the word "thang" means flat, and thus the Thangka is a kind of painting done on flat surface but which can be rolled up when not required for display, sometimes called a scroll-painting. The most common shape of a Thangka is the upright rectangular form.
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Originally, thangka painting became popular among traveling monks because the scroll paintings were easily rolled and transported from monastery to monastery. These thangka served as important teaching tools depicting the life of the Buddha, various influential lamas and other deities and Bodhisattvas. One popular subject is The Wheel of Life, which is a visual representation of the Abhidharma teachings (Art of Enlightenment).

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