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The Great Renunciation Gate, Kapilavastu

The Great Renunciation or Great Departure is the traditional term for the departure of Gautama Buddha ( c. 563– c. 483 BCE) from his palace at Kapilavastu to live a life as an ascetic (Sanskrit: śrāmaṇa, Pali: sāmaṇa). It is called the Great Renunciation because it is regarded as a great sacrifice.

Issued Country Nepal
Issued Year 1998
Category Buddhist Architect Theme 2: BUDDHA-TeacherOfGods&Mens Buddhist Story Buddhist Landscape
Type Postage Stamps
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