The Sacred Space

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The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Singapore: Part 4:Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva: Part 6
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The Oneness Avalokitesvara
The Oneness Avalokitesvara
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Abhetri Avalokitesvara
Abhetri Avalokitesvara
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The Seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva
The Seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva
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The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Singapore: Part 5:Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva: Part 1
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Standing Ksitigarbha as a Shramanera with the 12 ringed Khakkaram and a Mani Ratna (1)
Standing Ksitigarbha as a Shramanera with the 12 ringed Khakkaram and a Mani Ratna (1)
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Standing Ksitigarbha as a Shramanera with the 2 ringed Khakkaram and a Mani Ratna (1)
Standing Ksitigarbha as a Shramanera with the 2 ringed Khakkaram and a Mani Ratna (1)
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The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Singapore: Part 5:Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva: Part 2
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Standing Ksitigarbha, Patron of Infants and Children (2)
Standing Ksitigarbha, Patron of Infants and Children (2)
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Seated Ksitigarbha, Patron of Infants and Children (1)
Seated Ksitigarbha, Patron of Infants and Children (1)
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The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Singapore: Part 5:Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva: Part 3
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Seated Ksitigarbha, Compassionate Patron of Hell Dwellers and Longevity (3)
Seated Ksitigarbha, Compassionate Patron of Hell Dwellers and Longevity (3)
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Seated Ksitigarbha, Compassionate Patron of Hell Dwellers and Longevity (2)
Seated Ksitigarbha, Compassionate Patron of Hell Dwellers and Longevity (2)
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Seated Ksitigarbha, Compassionate Patron of Hell Dwellers and Longevity (1)
Seated Ksitigarbha, Compassionate Patron of Hell Dwellers and Longevity (1)
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The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Singapore:Part 5:Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva: Part 3
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Ksitigarbha, Patron of Victorious Armies
Ksitigarbha, Patron of Victorious Armies
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There will be a double post today due to being away for Vesak observances tomorrow....
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Singapore:Part 6:Bodhisattvas: Part 1
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Manjusri (Gentle Glory and Great Wisdom) Bodhisattva <br />(One of the 53 Teachers of Sudhana, One of the 8 Great Bodhisattvas, One of Prajna Paramita Sutras and One of Esoteric Buddhist Host, co-host with Sakyamuni/Vairocana and Samantabhadra in the Avatamsaka Sutra and a Sage of the Western Sukhavati)
Manjusri (Gentle Glory and Great Wisdom) Bodhisattva
(One of the 53 Teachers of Sudhana, One of the 8 Great Bodhisattvas, One of Prajna Paramita Sutras and One of Esoteric Buddhist Host, co-host with Sakyamuni/Vairocana and Samantabhadra in the Avatamsaka Sutra and a Sage of the Western Sukhavati)
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Samantabhadra (Universal Conduct) Bodhisattva<br />(One of the 53 Teachers of Sudhana, One of the Ten Regal Bodhisattva Vows, One of the Esoteric Buddhist Host, co-host with Sakyamuni/Vairocana and Manjusri in the Avatamsaka Sutra and a Sage of the Western Sukhavati)
Samantabhadra (Universal Conduct) Bodhisattva
(One of the 53 Teachers of Sudhana, One of the Ten Regal Bodhisattva Vows, One of the Esoteric Buddhist Host, co-host with Sakyamuni/Vairocana and Manjusri in the Avatamsaka Sutra and a Sage of the Western Sukhavati)
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Mahastamaprapta (Great Strength) Bodhisattva (One of the Western Sukhavati Triad with Amitabha and Avalokitesvara, One of the 8 Great Bodhisattvas, One of the Perfected Practice in Shurangama Sutra and the peaceful emanation of Vajrapani, Lord of the Esoteric Tradition)
Mahastamaprapta (Great Strength) Bodhisattva (One of the Western Sukhavati Triad with Amitabha and Avalokitesvara, One of the 8 Great Bodhisattvas, One of the Perfected Practice in Shurangama Sutra and the peaceful emanation of Vajrapani, Lord of the Esoteric Tradition)
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The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Singapore:Part 6:Bodhisattvas: Part 2
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Maha Vairocana (Great 'Sun') Buddha (Dharmakaya of Sakyamuni Buddha and aspect of Sunyata) Host of the 5 Wisdom Buddhas, Avatamsaka Sutra and Esoteric Buddhist Practice
Maha Vairocana (Great 'Sun') Buddha (Dharmakaya of Sakyamuni Buddha and aspect of Sunyata) Host of the 5 Wisdom Buddhas, Avatamsaka Sutra and Esoteric Buddhist Practice
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Esoteric form of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva mounted on Lotus and 4 Elephants with 4 Dharma Protectors
Esoteric form of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva mounted on Lotus and 4 Elephants with 4 Dharma Protectors
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Acala (Immovable) Vidyaraja, the Main Esoteric Host of the 5 Vidyarajas (Luminous/Knowledge/Wisdom Kings), Delusion Destroyer and Dharma Protector
Acala (Immovable) Vidyaraja, the Main Esoteric Host of the 5 Vidyarajas (Luminous/Knowledge/Wisdom Kings), Delusion Destroyer and Dharma Protector
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The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Singapore:Part 7:Esoteric Vidyarajas (Luminous Kings): Part 1
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Kundali Vidyaraja (Part of the 5 Luminous Kings and of the Southern Sector)
Kundali Vidyaraja (Part of the 5 Luminous Kings and of the Southern Sector)
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Yamantaka Vidyaraja (Part of the 5 Luminous Kings and of the Western Sector)
Yamantaka Vidyaraja (Part of the 5 Luminous Kings and of the Western Sector)
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Vajrayaksa Vidyaraja (Part of the 5 Luminous Kings and of the Northern Sector)
Vajrayaksa Vidyaraja (Part of the 5 Luminous Kings and of the Northern Sector)
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The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Singapore:Part 7:Esoteric Vidyarajas (Luminous Kings): Part 2
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The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Singapore:Part 8:Miscellaneous Exhibits:Part 1
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Stone mural 3
Stone mural 3
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Stone mural 2
Stone mural 2
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Stone mural 1
Stone mural 1
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The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Singapore:Part 8:Miscellaneous Exhibits:Part 2
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The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Singapore:Part 8:Miscellaneous Exhibits:Part 3
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The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Singapore:Part 8:Miscellaneous Exhibits:Part 4
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The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Singapore:Part 8:Miscellaneous Exhibits:Part 5
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The Abbot, Ven Shi Fa Zhao receiving the Relics. <br />See link: http://www.btrts.org.sg/Index_About_Us_The_Founder.html
The Abbot, Ven Shi Fa Zhao receiving the Relics.
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Maitreya's Nagapuspa (His Enlightenment / Teaching Throne) <br />In the Maitreyavyakarana Sutra it states that Maitreya will come down to this world again, where He will become a Buddha under Nagapuspa and teach all living beings in Buddha's place.
Maitreya's Nagapuspa (His Enlightenment / Teaching Throne)
In the Maitreyavyakarana Sutra it states that Maitreya will come down to this world again, where He will become a Buddha under Nagapuspa and teach all living beings in Buddha's place.
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Altar Piece Set
Altar Piece Set
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The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Singapore:Part 8:Miscellaneous Exhibits:Part 6
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The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Singapore:Part 8:Miscellaneous Exhibits:Part 7
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The Cāturmahārājika: (Four Great Kings)<br />Virūḍhaka (Southern King of the Kumbhāṇḍas)
The Cāturmahārājika: (Four Great Kings)
Virūḍhaka (Southern King of the Kumbhāṇḍas)
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The Cāturmahārājika: (Four Great Kings)<br />Dhṛtarāṣṭra (Eastern King of the Gandharvas)
The Cāturmahārājika: (Four Great Kings)
Dhṛtarāṣṭra (Eastern King of the Gandharvas)
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The Cāturmahārājika: (Four Great Kings)<br />Virūpākṣa (Western King of the Nagas)
The Cāturmahārājika: (Four Great Kings)
Virūpākṣa (Western King of the Nagas)
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The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Singapore:Part 8:Miscellaneous Exhibits:Part 8
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The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Singapore:Part 8:Miscellaneous Exhibits:Part 9
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The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Singapore:Part 8:Miscellaneous Exhibits:Part 10
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Some captured stills of the Malaysian National Vesak Evening Float Procession, May 9th 2009, Part 1
Update on 16/05/09: found uploaded videos on the Vesak Day nationwide processions
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