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narratives > last existence > the parinirvāṇa cycle > distribution of the relics

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distribution of the relics  

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  • division of the buddha’s relics
  • droṇa's distribution of the buddha's relics
  • sharing of the relics

Note

  • According to Buddhist texts, eight parties claim the Buddha’s relics with hostility. Eventually they submit to the arbitration of the brahmin Droṇa who equally distributes the Buddha’s holy remains.

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  • 68533147

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https://w3id.org/diga/terms/68533147

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