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On a mountain near one of Thailand’s most remote villages Another footprint of the Buddha was discovered. Found him by chance a resident of the village of Mu (Surat Thani province), a certain Sataporna Saripata.
Find a rock print of a human leg is considered great good luck, because according to the Buddhist tradition, this is one of the main cult symbols, since such a sign to those living on Earth could supposedly leave only Buddha himself.
According to legend, the founder of Buddhism, Shakyamuni, before plunge into nirvana, was in the highlands of the village Kushinagara (Kushinara). Master stood on the mountain facing south and became pray. In that place on the stone there was an imprint of one of his feet. Since then, supporters of the Buddha find such rock carvings in to the whole world, especially in those countries where Buddhism is developed (the most often in Japan and Sri Lanka).
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However, far from every such imprint, even if it is by itself a wonderful phenomenon, is considered the trail of a great teacher. Firstly, he should look south, since Shakyamuni, as we already mentioned standing, turning exactly to this side of the world. Secondly, sacred signs are usually inscribed in the outline of such an imprint. cult. But the size of the trace may be different, the larger – the even better, as it raises the greatness of the Buddha and shows that he was not a simple person, but the embodiment of a deity.
Trail found near Mu village in Thailand is long about 30 centimeters, 12 wide and 7 centimeters high. At this does not specify whether it is visible in the outline of the print any symbols and signs and in what direction of light was turned foot that left this mark. However, judging by the fact that residents villages asked authorities to investigate a unique the find, presumably, they found something suitable for worship.
By the way, we note that the authorities of the province of Surat Thani are interested in recognition of the rock track found by the footprint of Buddha, since it can attract both pilgrims and tourists, which will contribute to the economic development of this district.
