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The
Tossachat
The Ten
Previous incarnations of the Buddha
The Chadok, or Jataka Tales,
recounting the Buddha’s previous incarnations are a popular theme
for decorations in the interior of temples. In central Thailand,
murals are usually based on the Tossachat. In Lanna until the
mid 19th century, the themes depended upon the wishes of the murals
donor. Jataka stories not from the Tossachat can be seen in
the Viharn Nam Tern of Wat Phratat Lampang Luang, the Phra Viharn of
Wat Ta Kham, Mae Teng, Viharn Lai Kham, Wat Phra Singh and Wats Pu
Mm and Nong Bua in Nan Province. Lanna murals showing the
Tossachat can be seen at Wat Pa Daet, Mae Jeni and Wat Buak Krok
Luang, Chiang Mai.
The Tossachat of Wat Srisuphan
were executed in aluminum by craftsmen from the nearby workshops.
The stories tell of how the hero overcomes adversity by following
the five precepts and by treating other beings, even enemies, with
kindness, compassion, equanimity and sympathetic joy. The stories
begin on the northern wall beside the Sattabun and Krubar
Sriwichai Shrine.
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