The Hswagata Buddha Tooth Relics Preservation

 The Final Day of the Buddha: A Reflection on Parinibbāna On the final day of Gautama Siddhartha, the Buddha, his journey came to a poignant conclusion marked by both physical suffering and profound teachings. At the age of 80, the Buddha was traveling to Kusināra (present-day Kushinagar, India) when he accepted a meal offered by a blacksmith named Cunda. This meal, referred to as **sukaramaddava**, has been the subject of much debate, with interpretations ranging from soft pork to truffle-like mushrooms. Regardless of its nature, the meal led to severe abdominal pain and dysentery, symptoms that would soon mark the end of his earthly existence. The Illness Shortly after consuming the meal, the Buddha experienced intense discomfort, characterized by abdominal cramps and dysentery. Despite the physical distress, he maintained his composure and mindfulness, embodying the teachings he had shared throughout his life. Scholars suggest that his condition may have been exacerbated by the ...