THE BUDDHA RELICS

Buddha Relics are the cremated remains of the current Buddha. Before the Buddha passed away he stated Buddha Relics will aid in preserving His Teachings to last for a very long time of 5,000 years. Through the process of cremation after death, the remains of both the Buddha and his disciples (Arahants) will turn into crystallised Relics for the future generations.

Buddhist Pagodas are especially built to house these Buddha Relics for the future generations. Both Buddha's and Arahants' Relics will multiply, disappear, change colours and size according to the environments.

The Buddha Relics have two purposes, one to prove to people that Enlightenment is possible and two to encourage practices of good virtues.

The Supreme Patriach of Thailand, Somdet Phra Nana Sangwara of Wat Bowonniwet, Bangkok, on 18 July 2004, has auspiciously granted 3 small Buddha Relics to be placed in the Crown top knot of the Phra Buddha Sihing Jade at Wat Ou Sai Kham.

At Chiang Mai airport, Phra Khru Phisan Bunniwit and Mr. Boonlert Buranupakorn,

(Mayor of Chiang Mai City) bringing the Buddha Relics to Wat Ou Sai Kham.

A hole was drilled in the Crown top knot of the Buddha Sihing Jade Image and lined with gold. Three small Buddha Relics were installed in the Crown of the Jade Buddha Image. The Buddha Relics were received in a sacred ceremony from the Supreme Patriach of Thailand Somdej Phra Nana Sangwara from Bangkok. The Buddha relics were received on July 18th and installed on July 31,2004 by Phra Thep Vissudhikhun, Chiang Mai Chief Provincial Monk; high rankings government officials, Governor of Chiang Mai province and witnessed by over 500 people from all over the country at Thapae Gate. The finished Jade Buddha Image now weighs over 900 kg.

A hole was drilled in the Crown top knot of the Jade Buddha Image and lined with gold.

Phra Khru Phisan-Bunniwit holding the Buddha Relics from the Supreme Patriach of Thailand

Phra Khru Phisan-Bunniwit and Mr. Boonlert Buranupakorn, Mayor of Chiang Mai City,

placing the Buddha Relics at the Vihar Hall of Wat Ou Sai Kham.

Phra Khru Pisan-Bunniwit lead a Buddhist Chanting Ceremony to commemorate the occassion.