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"Homage to the Blessed One, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Self-Enlightened One.
Today, on this Vesak Full Moon, we commemorate three supreme events - the Birth, the Enlightenment, and the Final Passing Away of the Tathāgata.
As the Guardian of the Sacred Tooth Relic, we extend our blessings to all followers of the Buddha on this most auspicious day. The Buddha has arisen in the world, the Dhamma has arisen in the world, the Sangha has arisen in the world.
May all beings be free from enmity, may they be happy, may this be a condition for their Nibbāna!"
"Buddhasāsanaṃ ciraṃ tiṭṭhatu"
"May the Buddha's teaching long endure"
"May the Buddha's teaching long endure"
Sao Dhammasami
A book preface for Custodians of the Buddha’s Sacred Relics Vol. 2: Discover the Legacy of Sacred Treasures (English Edition)
Preface
Custodians of the Buddha’s Sacred Relics Vol. 2: Discover the Legacy of Sacred Treasures
(English Edition)
The legacy of the Buddha does not reside in stone monuments alone, but also in the sacred remnants of his physical being—his relics—reverently preserved, enshrined, and venerated for over two and a half millennia. These relics are not merely archaeological artifacts; they are living witnesses to a profound spiritual journey, a bridge between the historical Buddha and the hearts of countless generations who continue to draw inspiration from his teachings.
This second volume of Custodians of the Buddha’s Sacred Relics is the continuation of an unfolding journey—a journey of faith, heritage, devotion, and meticulous inquiry. It seeks to document and illuminate the lives of those silent guardians who have, with great sacrifice and unwavering dedication, preserved these relics through times of war and peace, glory and obscurity.
Volume One laid the groundwork by introducing readers to the sacred geography, the early custodianship traditions, and the broader historical narrative surrounding the relics. This second volume delves deeper into the less-known custodians, recent findings, and the ethical, scientific, and spiritual challenges involved in their preservation. It also highlights the complex relationships between sacred relics and contemporary identity, good governance pratice, interfaith harmony, and cultural politics.
This work is not intended to spark sectarian debate or claim possession, but to offer respectful documentation and open-hearted inquiry. It is written with humility, as a tribute to all those—monastic and lay, known and unknown—who have carried the sacred responsibility of relic preservation across centuries and continents.
May this volume serve scholars, practitioners, and spiritual seekers alike. And may it be a small offering to the legacy of the Tathāgata, whose compassion still radiates through even the smallest relic of his body, voice, and mind.
From SN 16.13 (Saddhammappatirūpaka Sutta):
"Na tāva, kassapa, saddhammo antaradhāyati yāva na saddhammappatirūpakaṃ loke uppajjati."
(The true Dhamma, Kassapa, does not disappear until a counterfeit of the true Dhamma arises in the world.)
The five conditions (pañca dhammā) leading to decline:
1. "Bhikkhū satthari agāravā viharanti appatissā"
2. "Dhamme agāravā viharanti appatissā"
3. "Saṃghe agāravā viharanti appatissā"
4. "Sikkhāya agāravā viharanti appatissā"
5. "Samādhismiṃ agāravā viharanti appatissā"
And the preservation factors:
"Pañca dhammā saddhammassa ṭhitiyā asammosāya anantaradhānāya saṃvattanti."
(These five things lead to the stability, non-confusion, and non-disappearance of the true Dhamma.)
The sutta concludes with:
"Seyyathāpi, kassapa, suvaṇṇaṃ loke nuppajjeyya, na tāva suvaṇṇapatirūpakaṃ loke uppajjati..."
(Just as, Kassapa, when genuine gold exists, counterfeit gold does not appear...)
With reverence,
Bhikkhu Indasoma Siridantamahāpālaka
(Sao Dhammasami)
🎓 Certificate of Completion Ceremony
Date: 27th April 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Siddharth Public Montessori School, Shahpur-Dumariyaganj, Siddharthnagar, UP, India
To mark the successful conclusion of the Foundational Cycle Training of Trainer – Batch 3 (FCTOT 2025), a formal Certificate of Completion Ceremony was held on 27th April 2025.
Venerable Sao Dhammasami, Ph.D. (Candidate), M.A. (Pali), and Master Trainer (EIU), awarded the certificates to the dedicated participants who completed 48 hours of intensive training over eight days.
The ceremony began with a short Dhamma reflection, followed by congratulatory remarks from the organizing team and the trainer. Participants were then individually honored with their certificates, acknowledging their commitment to becoming compassionate, ethical, and skilled Buddhist educators.
The event concluded with a group photo, light refreshments, and sharing of reflections by the trainees on their transformative learning journey.
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