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Paitava: Life of the Buddha - Miracle at Sravasti

AFGHANISTAN, Parwan, Bagram; circa 3rd–4th century; Schist; H: 81 cm; Guimet Museum of Asian Art, Paris, France
According to the Maharatnakuta Sutra, the Buddha was challenged to display his miraculous powers by rival religious teachers in Sravasti. He is described on that occasion as causing flames to leap from his shoulders while entering the earth as if stepping into water

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