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Stone lotus pedestals represent the major stages in the Buddha’s life.

To commemorate the 1988 celebrations at Buddha Monthon

The lotus pedestals represent the major stages in the Buddha's life:

Seven lotus pedestals, symbolizing the first seven steps that the Buddha took immediately after his birth.

A lotus pedestal at a bodhi tree, symbolizing the Buddha's Enlightenment.

A dhammachakka with five pedestals, symbolizing the first sermon of the Buddha given to his first five disciples.

An elongated pedestal, symbolizing the Buddha's demise or Mahaparinirvana

 

Issued Country Thailand
Issued Year 05.12.1988
Category Buddhist Arts Buddhist Landscape
Type First Day Cover
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