Chedi Traiphop Traimongkhon Murals, Hatyai, Thailand
(The Great Birth Stories, The Life of the Buddha, The Blessings of Success)

high-definition creative commons photographs from Hatyai, showing the murals inside this unusual stainless steel temple illustrating the life of the Bodhisatta and of the Buddha.

 

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The Ten Great Birth Stories (Dasa Mahā Jātaka)

01 Determination, King Nimi is taken to see the Heavens and the Hells

01 Determination,
King Nimi is taken to see the Heavens and the Hells

02 Energy, Janaka swims for Seven Days and is saved by Devi Manimekhala

02 Energy,
Janaka swims for Seven Days and is saved by Devi Manimekhala

03 Friendliness, Prince Suvannasama withdraws the Arrow Shot by King Piliyakkha

03 Friendliness,
Prince Suvannasama withdraws the Arrow Shot by King Piliyakkha

04 Renunciation, Prince Temiya pretends to be Mute to avoid Kingship so his Father orders Him Buried Alive

04 Renunciation,
Prince Temiya pretends to be Mute to avoid Kingship so his Father orders Him Buried Alive

05 Patience, Prince Canda escapes from being sacrficed and is made King, he has Sakka's Guidance

05 Patience,
Prince Canda escapes from being sacrficed and is made King, he has Sakka's Guidance

06 Virtue, King Bhuridatta although caught by Alambayana maintains his Virtue

06 Virtue,
King Bhuridatta although caught by Alambayana maintains his Virtue

07 Equanimity, Brahma Narada persuades King Angati to give up his Wrong Views

07 Equanimity,
Brahma Narada persuades King Angati to give up his Wrong Views

08 Truth, The Wise Vidhura teaches Dhamma to the Yakkha Punnaka

08 Truth,
The Wise Vidhura teaches Dhamma to the Yakkha Punnaka

09 Wisdom, King Mahosadha defeats King Culani and the 101 other Kings

09 Wisdom,
King Mahosadha defeats King Culani and the 101 other Kings

10 Generosity, King Vessantara gives away his White Elephant but later returns Triumphant

10 Generosity,
King Vessantara gives away his White Elephant but later returns Triumphant

 

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The Life as Vessantara (Vessantara Jātaka)

11 The Buddha preaches the Vessantara Jataka to the Sangha and his Family

11 The Buddha preaches the Vessantara Jataka to the Sangha and his Family

12 Sakka gives 10 Boons to Phusati, one of which is to be Mother of Vessantara

12 Sakka gives 10 Boons to Phusati, one of which is to be Mother of Vessantara

13 Vessantara gives his Horses and Chariot to the Brahmins

13 Vessantara gives his Horses and Chariot to the Brahmins

14 Vessantara gives away his White Elephant angering the People

14 Vessantara gives away his White Elephant angering the People

15 Jujuka takes Amittatapana as Payment for Debt

15 Jujuka takes Amittatapana as Payment for Debt

16 Vessantara, Maddi and Children on Fourth Day of Walk to Mount Vanka

16 Vessantara, Maddi and Children on Fourth Day of Walk to Mount Vanka

17 Jujaka deceives the Hunter Cetaputta saying he has a Letter requesting Vessantara's Return

17 Jujaka deceives the Hunter Cetaputta saying he has a Letter requesting Vessantara's Return

Jujuka deceives Sage Accuta into showing Him the Way to Vessantara's Hermitage

Jujuka deceives Sage Accuta into showing Him the Way to Vessantara's Hermitage

Vessantara calls his Children hiding in a Pool so he can give them to Jujaka

Vessantara calls his Children hiding in a Pool so he can give them to Jujaka

Maddi pleads with the Beasts to let her return to the Hermitage

Maddi pleads with the Beasts to let her return to the Hermitage

Sakka disguised as a Brahmin begs for Maddi, is given, returns her, and offers Eight Boons

Sakka disguised as a Brahmin begs for Maddi, is given, returns her, and offers Eight Boons

Gods take the form of Vessantara and Maddi and comfort the Stolen Children at Night

Gods take the form of Vessantara and Maddi and comfort the Stolen Children at Night

Six Members of the Royal Family Faint at Mount Vanka

Six Members of the Royal Family Faint at Mount Vanka

Vessantara returns to the City and regains the Throne

Vessantara returns to the City and regains the Throne

 

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The Life of the Buddha (Buddhacarita)

The Invitation to Santusita Devaputta to help Humanity

The Invitation to Santusita Devaputta to help Humanity

Mayadevi dreams of an Elephant as the Bodhisatta is Conceived

Mayadevi dreams of an Elephant as the Bodhisatta is Conceived

The Bodhisatta takes Seven Steps and Declares he is the Elder in the World

The Bodhisatta takes Seven Steps and Declares he is the Elder in the World

The Bodhisatta places his Feet on Sage Asita's Head while King Suddhodana Worships

The Bodhisatta places his Feet on Sage Asita's Head while King Suddhodana Worships

The Bodhisatta sits in Meditation during the Ploughing Festival

The Bodhisatta sits in Meditation during the Ploughing Festival

The Bodhisatta demonstrates his Skill in the Different Kinds of Archery

The Bodhisatta demonstrates his Skill in the Different Kinds of Archery

Brahma pours Water at Ceremony for Queen Bimba in one of the Palaces

Brahma pours Water at Ceremony for Queen Bimba in one of the Palaces

The Bodhisatta sees the Four Signs created by the Gods

The Bodhisatta sees the Four Signs created by the Gods

The Bodhisatta distressed by the Dishevelled Women takes a Final Look at Bimba and Rahula

The Bodhisatta distressed by the Dishevelled Women takes a Final Look at Bimba and Rahula

The Bodhisatta rides on Kanthaka crossing the River Anoma as Channa holds the Tail

The Bodhisatta rides on Kanthaka crossing the River Anoma as Channa holds the Tail

The Bodhisatta cuts his Hair with a Sword as a Sign of his Renunciation

The Bodhisatta cuts his Hair with a Sword as a Sign of his Renunciation

The Bodhisatta practices Austerities until he hears the Well-Tuned Lyre

The Bodhisatta practices Austerities until he hears the Well-Tuned Lyre

Sujata offers Milk-Rice to the Bodhisatta who later floats the Bowl up the River

Sujata offers Milk-Rice to the Bodhisatta who later floats the Bowl up the River

The Attack of Mara is overcome by the Bodhisatta who is endowed with 30 Perfections

The Attack of Mara is overcome by the Bodhisatta who is endowed with 30 Perfections

The Buddha Awakens to the Four Noble Truths at Vesakha Full Moon Day

The Buddha Awakens to the Four Noble Truths at Vesakha Full Moon Day

Mara's Three Daughters try to Seduce the Buddha

Mara's Three Daughters try to Seduce the Buddha

Tapussa and Bhallika give Food to Buddha who turns Four Almsbowls into One

Tapussa and Bhallika give Food to Buddha who turns Four Almsbowls into One

Brahma Sahampati requests the Buddha to Teach despite his Reluctance

Brahma Sahampati requests the Buddha to Teach despite his Reluctance

The Buddha preaches his First Sermon about the Four Noble Truths to the Group of Five Monks

The Buddha preaches his First Sermon about the Four Noble Truths to the Group of Five Monks

The Buddha gives Ordination to Yasa and his Friends who become Arahants and converts Yasa's Family to Steam-Enterers

The Buddha gives Ordination to Yasa and his Friends who become Arahants and converts Yasa's Family to Steam-Enterers

Uruvela Kassapa and his Brothers and Followers ordain and become Arahants

Uruvela Kassapa and his Brothers and Followers ordain and become Arahants

The Buddha preaches the Ovada Patimokkha to 1,250 Arahants at Magha Full Moon Day

The Buddha preaches the Ovada Patimokkha to 1,250 Arahants at Magha Full Moon Day

Buddha gives his Bowl to Nanda on his Wedding-Day and later ordains him and he becomes an Arahant

Buddha gives his Bowl to Nanda on his Wedding-Day and later ordains him and he becomes an Arahant

Suddhodana, Bimba and Rahula Seek the Boy's Inheritance and the Buddha ordains Him

Suddhodana, Bimba and Rahula Seek the Boy's Inheritance and the Buddha ordains Him

Devadatta, who had been the Bodhisatta's Enemy in every Life and attacked Him in this Life is Swallowed by the Earth

Devadatta, who had been the Bodhisatta's Enemy in every Life and attacked Him in this Life is Swallowed by the Earth

The Buddha's Step-Mother Mahapajapati offers Robes to the Sangha

The Buddha's Step-Mother Mahapajapati offers Robes to the Sangha

The Buddha and Sakka attend the Cremation of King Suddhodana

The Buddha and Sakka attend the Cremation of King Suddhodana

The Buddha preaches Abhidhamma to his Mother in Heaven

The Buddha preaches Abhidhamma to his Mother in Heaven

The Buddha descends from Heaven at Samkassa after the Rains Retreat

The Buddha descends from Heaven at Samkassa after the Rains Retreat

Angulimala cannot Catch up with Buddha who ordains him and he becomes an Arahant

Angulimala cannot Catch up with Buddha who ordains him and he becomes an Arahant

The Great Emancipation of the Buddha who tells them to be Heedful

The Great Emancipation of the Buddha who tells them to be Heedful

Dona prevents Fighting over the Relics of the Buddha by Distributing them Fairly

Dona prevents Fighting over the Relics of the Buddha by Distributing them Fairly

 

The Blessings of Success (Jaya Maṅgala)

Blessings of Success 1, The Perfections (Pāramitā) overcome Māra

Blessings of Success 1, The Perfections (Pāramitā) overcome Māra

Blessings of Success 2, Patience (Khanti) overcomes Ālavaka

Blessings of Success 2, Patience (Khanti) overcomes Ālavaka

Blessings of Success 3, Friendliness (Mettā) ovecomes Nālāgiri

Blessings of Success 3, Friendliness (Mettā) ovecomes Nālāgiri

Blessings of Success 4, Psychic Power (Iddhi) overcomes Angulimāla

Blessings of Success 4, Psychic Power (Iddhi) overcomes Angulimāla

Blessings of Success 5, Gentleness (Soma) overcomes Ciñca Māṇavikā

Blessings of Success 5, Gentleness (Soma) overcomes Ciñca Māṇavikā

Blessings of Success 6, Wisdom (Paññā) overcomes the arrogant Saccaka

Blessings of Success 6, Wisdom (Paññā) overcomes the arrogant Saccaka

Blessings of Success 7, Psychic Power (Iddhi) overcomes Nandopananda

Blessings of Success 7, Psychic Power (Iddhi) overcomes Nandopananda

Blessings of Success 8, Knowledge (Ñāṇa) overcomes Baka Brahmā

Blessings of Success 8, Knowledge (Ñāṇa) overcomes Baka Brahmā

 

Photographs by Anandajoti Bhikkhu

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