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There are kind of [[stupas]] corresponding to the eight great [[deeds]] of the [[Tathagata]] | There are kind of [[stupas]] corresponding to the eight great [[deeds]] of the [[Tathagata]] | ||
| − | First, when our [[Teacher]] was born, [[Suddhodana]], the [[King]] [[caused]] the [[stupa | + | First, when our [[Teacher]] was born, [[Suddhodana]], the [[King]] [[caused]] the [[stupa of Heaped Lotuses]] to be built in [[Kapila]]. |
| − | Second , at the [[time]] of the [[Enlightenment]], The [[Stupa | + | Second , at the [[time]] of the [[Enlightenment]], The [[Stupa of Subjugation of Demons]] was [[constructed]] by [[Bimbisara]] and others. |
| − | Third, when the [[Buddha]] turned the [[wheel of Dharma]], his [[first five disciples]] built the [[Stupa | + | Third, when the [[Buddha]] turned the [[wheel of Dharma]], his [[first five disciples]] built the [[Stupa of Many Auspicious Doors]] at [[Varanasi]]. |
| − | Fourth, when the [[Buddha]] subdued the six non [[Buddhist teachers]], the [[Licchavis]] built the [[Stupa | + | Fourth, when the [[Buddha]] subdued the six non [[Buddhist teachers]], the [[Licchavis]] built the [[Stupa of Miracles]] in [[Jetta Grove]]. |
| − | Fifth, when after instructing his mother in the [[Heaven of the Thirty-three]], The [[Buddha]] returned to the [[human realm]] at a place called Shankhashya, the local [[people]] erected the [[Stupa | + | Fifth, when after instructing his mother in the [[Heaven of the Thirty-three]], The [[Buddha]] returned to the [[human realm]] at a place called [[Shankhashya]], the local [[people]] erected the [[Stupa of the Descent from Heaven]]. |
| − | Sixth, when the [[Buddha]] repaired a {{Wiki|schism}} in the [[Sangha]], the [[Stupa]] of reconciliation was erected at [[Venu]] | + | Sixth, when the [[Buddha]] repaired a {{Wiki|schism}} in the [[Sangha]], the [[Stupa]] of reconciliation was erected at [[Venu Grove]]. |
| − | Seventh, when the [[Buddha]] blessed the composites of his | + | Seventh, when the [[Buddha]] blessed the composites of his bodily form ( in order to extend his [[life span]]) , the [[Stupa of Victory]] was built in [[Vaishali]] by the [[Malla]] [[people]]. |
| − | Eighth, the | + | Eighth, the [[Parinivarna Stupa]] was erected in Kushalnagar. |
| − | As mentioned in the | + | As mentioned in the [[Bhadrakalpita sutra]], the [[relics]] of the [[Thatagata]] spread. [[Stupas]] were accordingly made for the [[Buddhas]] four canine {{Wiki|teeth}}, one by [[Brahma]], one by a [[Naga]] living under the city of Rarok, another by the [[King]] of [[Kalinka]], and yet another by the [[Gandharvas]] of the city of fair Ghandara. |
| − | of the city of fair Ghandara. | ||
| − | [[Eight stupas]] and other [[shrines]] were erected to house the the eight large Maghada Bushels that remained of the Thatagata [[relics]], as well as for his [[clothes]], those that were burnt and those that remained unburnt. | + | [[Eight stupas]] and other [[shrines]] were erected to house the the eight large Maghada Bushels that remained of the [[Thatagata]] [[relics]], as well as for his [[clothes]], those that were burnt and those that remained unburnt. |
The [[Dharma King]] [[Ashoka]] accomplished the ordinary [[siddhi]] of bringing the [[Yakshas]] and harmful [[spirits]] under his power and in a million locations in this [[world]], [[caused]] a million [[stupas]] to be built , containing the [[Buddha’s]] [[relics]]. | The [[Dharma King]] [[Ashoka]] accomplished the ordinary [[siddhi]] of bringing the [[Yakshas]] and harmful [[spirits]] under his power and in a million locations in this [[world]], [[caused]] a million [[stupas]] to be built , containing the [[Buddha’s]] [[relics]]. | ||
| − | The [[Bikshu]] Akarmatishila, an [[emanation]] of the [[dharma king]] | + | The [[Bikshu]] [[Akarmatishila]], an [[emanation]] of the [[dharma king]] [[Songsten Gampo]], brought [[relics]] from the [[Stupa of Heaped Lotuses]] in [[India]]. These [[relics]] are at {{Wiki|present}} preserved between the eyebrows of the image of [[Avalokiteshvara]] ([[Chenrezig]]) called "[[Jowo Rangjung Ngaden]]". |
From this same [[Stupa]] ( of Heaped [[Lotuses]]) , [[Guru Rinpoche]], the [[second Buddha]] of [[Oddiyana]] transported by means of his [[miraculous powers]] a full [[measure]] of [[relics]] that are now reposing in the [[white stupa]] of [[Samye]]. These [[relics]] are multiplying and can be found by forunate [[beings]] even today. | From this same [[Stupa]] ( of Heaped [[Lotuses]]) , [[Guru Rinpoche]], the [[second Buddha]] of [[Oddiyana]] transported by means of his [[miraculous powers]] a full [[measure]] of [[relics]] that are now reposing in the [[white stupa]] of [[Samye]]. These [[relics]] are multiplying and can be found by forunate [[beings]] even today. | ||
Latest revision as of 07:30, 28 February 2016
Stupas are Representations of the dharmakaya
There are kind of stupas corresponding to the eight great deeds of the Tathagata
First, when our Teacher was born, Suddhodana, the King caused the stupa of Heaped Lotuses to be built in Kapila.
Second , at the time of the Enlightenment, The Stupa of Subjugation of Demons was constructed by Bimbisara and others.
Third, when the Buddha turned the wheel of Dharma, his first five disciples built the Stupa of Many Auspicious Doors at Varanasi.
Fourth, when the Buddha subdued the six non Buddhist teachers, the Licchavis built the Stupa of Miracles in Jetta Grove.
Fifth, when after instructing his mother in the Heaven of the Thirty-three, The Buddha returned to the human realm at a place called Shankhashya, the local people erected the Stupa of the Descent from Heaven.
Sixth, when the Buddha repaired a schism in the Sangha, the Stupa of reconciliation was erected at Venu Grove.
Seventh, when the Buddha blessed the composites of his bodily form ( in order to extend his life span) , the Stupa of Victory was built in Vaishali by the Malla people.
Eighth, the Parinivarna Stupa was erected in Kushalnagar.
As mentioned in the Bhadrakalpita sutra, the relics of the Thatagata spread. Stupas were accordingly made for the Buddhas four canine teeth, one by Brahma, one by a Naga living under the city of Rarok, another by the King of Kalinka, and yet another by the Gandharvas of the city of fair Ghandara.
Eight stupas and other shrines were erected to house the the eight large Maghada Bushels that remained of the Thatagata relics, as well as for his clothes, those that were burnt and those that remained unburnt.
The Dharma King Ashoka accomplished the ordinary siddhi of bringing the Yakshas and harmful spirits under his power and in a million locations in this world, caused a million stupas to be built , containing the Buddha’s relics.
The Bikshu Akarmatishila, an emanation of the dharma king Songsten Gampo, brought relics from the Stupa of Heaped Lotuses in India. These relics are at present preserved between the eyebrows of the image of Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) called "Jowo Rangjung Ngaden".
From this same Stupa ( of Heaped Lotuses) , Guru Rinpoche, the second Buddha of Oddiyana transported by means of his miraculous powers a full measure of relics that are now reposing in the white stupa of Samye. These relics are multiplying and can be found by forunate beings even today.
