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Essay / Essay on Gotama Buddha - 1253
There is also a set of relics known as usage relics such as: “the objects used by the Buddha during his lifetime. The paribhogika relics mentioned here include the Buddha's robes, his alms bowl, his walking stick, his bedspread, his drinking vessel, his belt, his bath cloth, his seat mat, his blanket, his fire stick, water filter, razor and needle case. (Trainer 122). These items have appeared over time and are used in ways that validate the position, or location, of the holder. It is crucial to emphasize the validity of the relic and this is usually done through written works of the first