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identifying the 7 Buddhas in an ancient statue - Dhamma Wheel

: Appeared ninety-one eons ago during the Glorious Kalpa. Sikhi Buddha : Lived thirty-one eons ago.

: The fourth and present Buddha of our current eon. Significance and Practice identifying the 7 Buddhas in an ancient statue

: The first Buddha of the current "Wise Eon" (Bhadrakalpa). Konagamana Buddha : The second Buddha of the current eon. Kassapa Buddha : The third Buddha of the current eon.

: The Atanatiya Sutta begins with a salutation to these seven Buddhas, and many practitioners believe reciting these names brings great protection ( Seth Pirith ). Significance and Practice : The first Buddha of

: In Sri Lanka, the specific form of "Sath Budu Wandanawa" using poetic verses (Kavi) was significantly popularized in recent years by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero . Ritual Elements

The ritual honors seven specific Buddhas mentioned in early scriptures like the of the Digha Nikaya. They are traditionally listed as follows: : The Atanatiya Sutta begins with a salutation

: It emphasizes that enlightenment is not a one-time event but a recurring reality across vast stretches of time.