The Twin Miracle
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The Twin Miracle, also called the Miracle at Savatthi, or the Miracle at Śrāvastī, is one of the miracles of Gautama Buddha. There are two major versions of the story that vary in some details. The Pa
The Buddha performs the Twin Miracle, with water pouring from his feet and flames exiting from his shoulders.
Thai amulet showing the twin miracle
Miracle of Sravasti, ca 2nd Century CE - Gandhara
Heresy in Buddhism
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Tīrthika or titthiya in Buddhism is a term referring to non-Buddhist heretics.
The Twin Miracle
…before alternating them and then expanding them to illuminate the cosmos. The miracle was performed during a miracle contest between Gautama Buddha and six rival religious teachers. In the Sanskrit Buddhist tradition, it is considered one of the Ten Indispensable Acts that all Buddhas are to perform during their lives, and one of…
Dazu Rock Carvings depicting five of the Six Heretical Teachers: Purana Kassapa, Makkhali Gosala, Sanjaya Belatthiputta, Ajita Kesakambali, Pakudha Kaccāyana (left to right)
Depiction of the Six Heretical Teachers in the Kizil Caves