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The Great Emancipation
Amaravatī Style
high-definition creative commons posters concerning the Buddha’s Great Emancipation (Parinibbāna) together with further information.
Source of the Stories
These storybooks chronicle the final months and teachings of the Buddha as he traveled toward his eventual passing in Kusinārā. The text highlights his interactions with various followers, including the wealthy courtesan Ambapālī, his faithful attendant Ānanda, and his final convert, Subhadda. Central to these accounts are the Buddha’s instructions on mindfulness and the importance of self-reliance, urging his disciples to seek refuge in the Teaching rather than in any individual leader. Despite facing a severe, life-threatening illness after a meal provided by Cunda the Smith, the Buddha remains composed and compassionate, ensuring that his host feels no guilt for the accidental affliction. The narrative concludes by detailing the miraculous events surrounding his passing and the establishment of sacred pilgrimage sites intended to inspire future generations of practitioners.
16. The Fortunate One’s Sickness
18. The Relinquishment of the Life Process
31. The Story Concerning Pukkusa Mallaputta
33. Worshipping the Realised One
34. The Visit of the Divinities
35. The Four Places that Produce Enthusiasm
36. Ananda’s Marvellous Qualities
38. The Mallas Worship the Fortunate One
39. Subhadda, the Last Direct Disciple
40. The Last Instructions of the Realised One
42. The Preparation of the Body
43. The Story Concerning Mahākassapa
44. The Distribution of the Relics
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