Difference between revisions of "(Halo)--Enlightenment"
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| − | (Halo)--Enlightenment | + | ([[Halo]])--[[Enlightenment]] |
| − | After [[overcoming]] {{Wiki|temptation}}, | + | After [[overcoming]] {{Wiki|temptation}}, [[enlightenment]] is complete. [[Siddhartha]] had become the historical [[Buddha]], [[Sakyamuni]]. For forty-five years, he wandered and [[taught]] anyone who was [[interested]] in his [[understanding]] of [[reality]]. |
| − | In addition to the [[halo]] there are | + | |
| + | In addition to the [[halo]] there are [[disciples]] at his feet, but in the complex pictures this scene is subordinated by a confusing array of [[celestial]] and [[worldly]] [[beings]] and structures. | ||
viii) (Bier)--Death | viii) (Bier)--Death | ||
At the age of eighty the [[Buddha]] [[died]]. His [[disciples]] and many [[animals]] [[gathered]] around the bier to mourn his passing. | At the age of eighty the [[Buddha]] [[died]]. His [[disciples]] and many [[animals]] [[gathered]] around the bier to mourn his passing. | ||
| − | In elaborate paintings, there is a | + | In elaborate paintings, there is a colorful shower of [[relics]] from the burning casket. Around the [[body]] are crowds of both [[heavenly]] and [[earthly]] mourners. |
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[http://www.buddhism.org/board/read.cgi?board=glossary&nnew=2&y_number=34 www.buddhism.org] | [http://www.buddhism.org/board/read.cgi?board=glossary&nnew=2&y_number=34 www.buddhism.org] | ||
[[Category:Buddhist Terms]] | [[Category:Buddhist Terms]] | ||
[[Category:Eight scenes of the life of Buddha]] | [[Category:Eight scenes of the life of Buddha]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:44, 6 February 2015
(Halo)--Enlightenment After overcoming temptation, enlightenment is complete. Siddhartha had become the historical Buddha, Sakyamuni. For forty-five years, he wandered and taught anyone who was interested in his understanding of reality.
In addition to the halo there are disciples at his feet, but in the complex pictures this scene is subordinated by a confusing array of celestial and worldly beings and structures.
viii) (Bier)--Death At the age of eighty the Buddha died. His disciples and many animals gathered around the bier to mourn his passing. In elaborate paintings, there is a colorful shower of relics from the burning casket. Around the body are crowds of both heavenly and earthly mourners.
