ANDHRA AMRAVATHTI MUSEUM
The museum is famous for Lord Buddha's teachings and attracts students from
all over the world. Shampa, a tourist from Chandigarh, said these monuments the
country's rich heritage needed to be preserved. "Buddha told everyone that
we should not get involved only in traditions and culture, but also should know
ourselves. To know ourselves completely, was first taught by Buddha. The
meaning of preserving his stupas (dome) and monuments are that we are
preserving our culture only," said Shampa. "If we preserve these monuments,
then only the people of our generation will know its meaning, and by doing
meditation here, it's meaning becomes even clearer. From the exterior, it can
be seen as stones, but after doing meditation here, we come to know its real
meaning," Shampa added. The place provides a valuable insight into the art
tradition of Amravati. Oruganti Sharma, a tourist from Bangalore, said the
world needed to understand the Buddha's message of enlightenment. "This is
a wonderful place to meditate. Once we meditate, we can understand what we are
really and what Buddha's message is to the world. Now, the world needs to
understand his message to make our lives enlightened. Once we practice his
method of meditation, then only can we understand his teachings," said
Sharma.
The 125-feet high Dhyana Buddha Project in Amravati is yet to be completed.
The 125-feet high Dhyana Buddha Project in Amravati is yet to be completed.
Prof.
John Kurakar
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