Framed poster - Laykyun Sekkya - Monument in Myanmar (Burma) - Buddhism.
Myanmar is one of the most devoted countries to Buddhism and a
major preserver of the oldest Theravada tradition.
It has produced a series of advanced
masters that have kept Buddhas
teachings and example to this day.
This statue of Gautama Buddha stands
on a 13.5-metre (44 ft) throne located
in the village of Khatakan Taung, near
Monywa, Myanmar. Construction began
in 1996 and it was completed on 2008.
It was commissioned by the
Chief Abbot Ven. Nãradã.
Source: wikipedia
Ref:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism_in_Myanmar
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhist_monasticism
Framed poster, printed on thick, durable, matte paper.
The matte black frame that's made from wood from renewable forests.
• Alder, semi-hardwood frame
• Black .75” thick frame
• Acrylite front protector
• Lightweight
• Hanging hardware included
Why the GIANT Buddhas and Maha-Nirvana?
Notes by the author - Raul:
The Buddha was a saint (Arhat) that
was determined NOT to be reborn
as a Humanagain (he had recalled
billions of former lives after his
2-year fasting...). When he 'dropped'
the body - after passing thru all
stages of mediation and concentration -
he finally dissolved his consciousness
into Maha Nirvana.
This is way beyond sensory and mental
stages - but some call it the 'Glory of
God' or simply the Infinite. In this stage
the mind resolves into a glorious
experience of infinite rays and there
is no way to return to a
'small body-mind' after this.
It is an immeasurable space bigger
than the physical or astronomic universe -
beyond space and time, body and
mind. It is also way beyond
experiences of infinite love or
happiness. Thus the GIANT Buddha.
Note: In Buddhism the Buddha is the
final aim and example, both an
historical being and a final state of
liberation, the Dhamma is Truth and
the teachings and Sangha are the
monks or spiritual aspirants as
a group together.
Lord Buddha last words and final teaching:
Ananda - Buddhas main disciple -
When I saw the Blessed One's
sickness ...The Lord Buddha
responded, What more does the
community of monks expect from
me, Ananda? I have taught the
dharma openly and completely.
I have held nothing back, and have
nothing more to add to the teachings.
A person who thought the sangha
depended on him for leadership might
have something to say. But, Ananda,
the Tathagata has no such idea,
that the sangha depends on him. So
what instructions should he give?
Now I am frail, Ananda, old, aged, far
gone in years. This is my eightieth year,
and my life is spent. My body is like
an old cart, barely held together.
THE FINAL TEACHING OF THE BUDDHA:
Therefore, Ananda, be islands unto
yourselves, refuges unto yourselves,
seeking no other refuge; with the
Dharma as your island, the Dharma
as your refuge, seeking no other refuge.
Ref: https://www.learnreligions.com/how-the-historical-buddha-entered-nirvana-449785
http://www.embracingnirvana.com/buddha-quotes.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nirvana_(Buddhism)
Direct Buddhas teachings:
http://lirs.ru/do/Mahaparinirvana_Sutra,Yamamoto,Page,2007.pdf
Buddhas most practical teachings (free pdf) - incredibly direct:
The Maha Satipatthana Suttra in English
Greater Discourse on Steadfast Mindfulness
Translated by U Jotika and U Dhammida (Thus I have heard...):
http://nrcvee.iitd.ac.in/files/sutta-study/mahasatipatthana-english.pdf
