Thūpavaṁsa, The Legend of the Thūpas

Thūpavaṁsa, The Legend of the Thūpas

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These storybooks are based on an English translation of the Thūpavaṁsa, The Legend of the Thūpas, which begins with the legendary lineages of past Buddhas, detailing their spiritual aspirations and the monuments erected in their honor across India. It specifically traces the life of Gotama Buddha, his enlightenment, and the subsequent distribution of his relics among various nations for veneration. The narrative then shifts to Ceylon, documenting the arrival of sacred relics and the pious efforts of kings like Duṭṭhagāmaṇi to construct magnificent stupas. By combining mythology with genealogical records, the source serves as a comprehensive guide to the architectural and devotional history of the Buddhist faith.

Thūpas of India

I. The Aspiration

II. The Existing Thūpas

III. The Diadem and Garments Thūpas

IV. The Ten Thūpas

V. Depositing the Relics

VI. 84,000 Relics

Thūpas of Śrī Laṅkā

I. The Monastery of the Thūpas

II.–IV. The Arrival of the Bodhi Tree

V. The Mayiyaṅgana Thūpa

VI. The Maricavaṭṭi Thūpa

The Great Thūpa

VII. Obtaining Materials

VIII. The Beginning of the Construction

IX. The Description of the Relic Chamber

X. The Enshrinement of the Relics

XI. The Great Shrine

Thūpavaṁsa

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