1300-Year-Old Gold and Silver Relics Unearthed Beneath Thailand's Oldest Reclining Buddha Statue in 2025

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  In April 2025, Thailand's Fine Arts Department announced a significant archaeological discovery at Wat Dhammachak Semaram (also spelled Wat Thammachak Semaram) in Sung Noen District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand. During routine conservation work, workers uncovered a collection of well-preserved gold, silver, and bronze artifacts buried beneath the base of the temple's colossal sandstone reclining Buddha statue. This statue, measuring over 13 meters (approximately 43 feet) in length, is widely regarded as Thailand's oldest and longest reclining Buddha sculpture, dating back to the 7th century CE during the height of the Dvaravati period (6th–11th centuries CE). The Discovery Process and Initial Findings The artifacts came to light incidentally during efforts to install an underground drainage system aimed at reducing moisture accumulation around the statue's foundation. On April 21, 2025, at a depth of about 1.3 meters, workers encountered a damage...
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Buddha’s Final 7 Lessons to Ananda Before Death (Still True in 2025)

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Buddha’s Final 7 Lessons to Ananda Before Death -Still True in 2025

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Namaste friends,

Full-moon night of Vaishakha, 483 BCE.

Kushinagar, India.

80-year-old Gautama Buddha lay between two Sal trees in the lion 

posture, ready for Mahaparinirvana.

The Last Evening in Kushinagar

Ananda, his attendant for 25 years, was crying.
“Master, please don’t pass away in this small town… go to a great city.
”Buddha smiled and said, “Ananda, this place was once the glorious capital of ancient kings. It is perfect.”

Also read : kushinagar: where Buddha slipped his earthly bond

Then he gave his final 7 life lessons that still work like magic in 2025.
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                   “Ananda, be a lamp unto yourself”


Buddha’s 7 Final Life Lessons (Still 100% Relevant in 2025)

1. Everything is Impermanent – Anicca

“All conditioned things are impermanent.”
Phones get old, jobs end, youth fades.
Practical tip: When something ends, silently say “This too shall pass” and take a deep breath. Pain reduces instantly.

2. Be a Lamp Unto Yourself – Appa Deepo Bhava

Buddha’s exact last words: “Be your own refuge. Take the Dhamma as your light.”
Practical tip: Sit for 5 minutes daily and ask, “What does my inner voice say?” That is your real teacher.

3. Anger is Like Drinking Poison

“Holding anger is like grasping a hot coal to throw at someone – you get burned first.”
Practical tip: When anger rises, count 10 slow breaths. The fire cools before you throw it.

4. Desire is Salt Water

“Chasing more is like drinking ocean water – the thirst only grows.”
Practical tip: Every night write down 5 things you already have and feel grateful. Gratitude kills craving.

5. Right Speech – The Three Filters

Before speaking ask:
• Is it true?
• Is it kind?
• Is it necessary?
Practical tip: Put these 3 questions as your phone wallpaper for 30 days. Watch your relationships heal.

6. Only This Moment is Real

Past is memory, future is imagination. Only this breath exists.
Practical tip: While eating, just eat. While walking, just walk. 5 mindful minutes = life changed.

7. Only Love Travels After Death

“When the body falls, only the love you gave remains.”
Practical tip: Every night silently send loving-kindness to 5 people (even enemies). That’s the only currency that crosses over.
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                       The body ends, but love never dies

Ananda’s Final Realisation

Ananda stopped crying and said,
“Master, now I understand – you are not dying. You are becoming the silence in our hearts.
”Sal trees showered flowers out of season. Gautama Buddha entered Mahaparinirvana.

 Friends, 2500 years later these 7 lessons are still the ultimate life-hack. 

Which one will you start today?
Drop your favourite number in the comments!
With infinite love & light
AncientBuddha91 🙏🙏

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