Buddha Relics

The Wat has an extraordinary collection of Buddha relics. There are crystal replicas of all seven relics which escaped cremation – the four wisdom teeth, two collar bone pieces, and the forehead piece. The original relics are preserved elsewhere, so these crystal reproductions were materialized and donated by senior celestial beings. In addition, there are numerous genuine relics. These include 115 pearl-sized pieces of Lord Buddha’s breast bone, about 20 very refined hairs of Lord Buddha and many long black hairs of Prince Siddhattha, as well as many smaller granular relics from Lord Buddha and some Arahant disciples. Some relics are not yet on outside public display except on special days.

Some relics are not yet on outside public display except on special days. The temple is currently receiving donations to build a very beautiful Cetiya, Phra Maha Cetiya Somdej, for displaying the relics. Construction is currently in phase II. The foundation is laid and the first floor under construction. There will be four floors. The ground floor will house the management offices and provide a place for 2,000 laity to meditate, conduct ceremonies, and hold general conferences. The second floor will be a large meditation hall for 2,000 monks. The third floor will be a museum of important Buddha statues. Finally, the fourth floor will display the Buddha relics.The estimated ultimate cost, including decorations, is 450 million Baht. This is a unique opportunity for devotees worldwide to participate in one of the most sacred enterprises of modern Buddhism. The Jetiya is destined to preserve the faith and revitalize the faithful for centuries. His Holiness Somdej Phra Buddhacharn, Chairman of the Supreme Sangha Body, is Chairman of the Jetiya Fund Raising Committee. Donating to this magnificent cause is the most effective merit-making opportunity any of us will encounter in this lifetime.

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