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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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