Are Buddhists Idol Worshippers (under progress) (FD15102023-01)
Are Buddhists Idol Worshippers K.Sri Dhammananda BMS PUBLICATIONS Wisdom Series no.41-1984 In loving memory of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Lee GIM KANG And the Late Mr. * Mrs. Lee GIM GUAN ISBN 967-9920-18.6 Are Buddhists Idol Worshippers? By K. Sri Dhammananda Objetcs of Veneration In every religion, there are certain objects or symbols for purposes of veneration. In Buddhism there are three main religious objetcs for this purpose:- (i) Saririka or the bodily relics of the Buddha; (ii) Uddesika or religious symbols such as the BUddha image, chetiya or pagoda; (iii) Paribhogika or the personal articles used by the Buddha It is customary for Buddhists all over the world to pay homage to any of these objects of veneration. It is also a Buddhist tradition to erect Buddha images, chetiya or pagodas and plant a Bodhi tree in every temple to serve as religious objects of veneration. Many people are under a misapprehension that Buddhists pray to idols. This is due to a lack of know