Sukhothai Province, Phra Nynam-Oy,
18-19 century in Thai Buddhist calendarPhra Nynam-Oy (a circular, wheel-shaped votive tablet with multiple Buddhas engraved) is another highly sought-after votive tablets among collectors. Discovered in Wat Tao Thu Riang, this particular Phra Nynam-Oy was one of the oldest wheel-shaped votive tablets found in the Sukhothai period.
The iconography of Phra Nynam-Oy alludes to the ten directional Buddhas in the Mahayana tenet, and their protective power. Wearers believe that the ten directional Buddhas bestow blessings and help wearers to achieve enlightenment in their spiritual endeavors.
術可泰府 屈豆禿練 佛歷18-19世紀 輪佛
在泰國古老藝術,輪佛佔一個重要的席位,而當地人更認為輪佛有輪轉運氣之意思。
這尊是泰國最古老的輪佛,出土地與藝術起源都是從術可泰開始,隨後包括烏燙皇朝、大城皇朝都一樣有參考模具製作。
輪佛是描述十方諸佛所護念之意,亦是與大乘佛教中的多佛制度吻合,顯然術可泰皇朝時代並非單一廣傳南傳佛教。
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