Significance of the Śrāvastī Miracles According to Buddhist Texts and Dvāravatī Artefacts

The story of the Śrāvastī miracles is one episode Buddha’s biography that depicted in art forms Dvāravatī from about 7th to 11th centuries CE. fact many artefacts were produced—in such variety, over a long period, and at so sites—shows popularity scene culture. objective this research paper analyze significance affected creation Thailand by examining textual sources together with artefacts. analysis shows stories significant various ways, being necessary deeds, principal miracle only performed Buddha, means converting others Buddhism, key source for idea making Buddha images as an act merit. These features may explain theme