Hin Khaosan Fossil Rice Relic – Buddha Bowl Rice.

Pendant containing a grain of fossil Hin Khaosan rice which, according to ancient tradition, comes from the alms bowl of Buddha Sakyamouni.
Ancient Buddhist tradition says that when the Buddha washed his alms bowl,
the few grains of rice that remained at the bottom of the bowl turned to stone
and then multiplied over the centuries.
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The Hin Khaosan fossil rice contained in these pendants
comes from the Sukhothai region of Thailand. In Thailand, fossil rice is also considered a powerful fertility talisman, and local farmers like to have it on their altars to promote harvests.
Fossil rice has been considered a relic since the beginning of Buddhism.
very sacred, so much so that even the Piprawa stupa which housed the original relics of Shakyamuni Buddha also contained fossil rice
alongside the relics of the Buddha and many precious sacred objects.
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With these pendants you will receive a photo card
allowing it to be identified and displayed in a collection of relics.
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Diameter: 20 mm.
Weight: approximately 5 grams.
New custom-made glass and stainless steel reliquary: Yes.