Significance of Cremated remains
According to Theravada, cremated remains are significant in the context of Venerable Acharn Sao. His followers, composed of Bhikkhus, collected his cremated remains after his death and processed them by crushing them into a powder. This practice reflects the reverence held for his teachings and presence, as well as the rituals surrounding the treatment of the remains of revered monks within the Theravada tradition.
Synonyms: Remains
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Buddhist concept of 'Cremated remains'
In Buddhism, cremated remains signify the transformation of the physical body after death, as shown by Venerable Acharn Sao's remains being powdered by his followers, symbolizing the impermanence of life and the continuity of spiritual teachings.
From: Patipada (path of practice)
(1) The cremated remains of Venerable Acharn Sao were taken by some of the Bhikkhus who are his followers, and they crushed them to a powder.[1]