October 15, 2010
Source: The Buddhist Channel/The Worcester Telegram
http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=60,9610,0,0,1,0
The life story and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama - a wealthy prince born in northern India sometime between the fifth and sixth centuries B.C. — laid the foundations for the establishment of Buddhism, the world’s fourth largest religion.
After his death, Gautama, who’s revered as the historical Buddha, was cremated.
This weekend, hundreds are expected to visit Worcester to view a precious collection of about 1,000 sacred Buddhist relics, which include pearl-like crystals that were reputedly found among the former royal’s remains.