The Origin and Significance of the Emerald Buddha

This website contains an article about the Emerald Buddha. The article is dense and detailed (and perhaps better suited for teachers). The article gives an in-depth look at the history of the Emerald Buddha, along with fables associated with it. The article chronicles the Emerald Buddha as it appears in legend in different countries. Also included are a description of the statue and its ritual and political significance. This website is written in an academic tone by a M.A candidate.

URL
http://www.hawaii.edu/cseas/pubs/explore/eric.html

Website Created
1999

Last Website Update
No date given.

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Pages: 62

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