Do the Theravada context mention anything about Śarīra? I see quite amount of people in Asia do recognize it and think it's some good luck charm to them, some take it as something that protects one from harm and evil spirits.
The Pureland Buddhism do mention it as some highly attained monks will have Śarīra(s) in the cremated ashes of the body.
Śarīra
Re: Śarīra
Hello unspoken,
A couple of links --
Sarira of Theravada Monks
http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8860" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thoughts on sarira or relics....
http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8860" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
with metta
Chris
A couple of links --
Sarira of Theravada Monks
http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8860" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thoughts on sarira or relics....
http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8860" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
with metta
Chris
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