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| Paitava: Life of the Buddha - Miracle at Sravasti |
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Paitava: Life of the Buddha - Miracle at Sravasti
AFGHANISTAN, Parwan, Bagram; circa 3rd–4th century; Schist; H: 74.4 cm; Museum of Asian Art, Berlin, Germany |
| When the Buddha was challenged by rival religious teachers at Sravasti, the miracle depicted here was among several he performed. Alternatively known as the Twin Miracle, the Mahavastu states that he levitated to the height of a palm tree . . . Then flames leapt from the upper part of his body |
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