The Relics below are the cremated remains of the current Buddha.
Before the Buddha passed away he made a wish for his teachings to exist on
forever. Through the process of cremation after death, the remains of
both the Buddha and his disciples (Arahants) will turn into crystallised
Relics for the future generations.
Buddhist Pagodas are especially built to house these Relics for the future
generations. Both Buddha's and Arahants' Relics will multiply,
disappear, change colours and size according to the environments. One
way of testing Relics is to float them in water, once floated, the Relics
will come together.
The Buddha Relics have two purposes, one to prove to people that
Enlightenment is possible and two to encourage practices of good virtues.
Rice Grain Relics
Relic changed colours
The Heart of the Buddha (clear Relics)
Silence Buddha Relic (from previous Buddha who did not teach)