Master Hsing Yun, who died on 5 February 2023, had instructed disciples not to search for relics in his ashes. (Los Angeles Times) Theories about how relics are formed vary, Strong noted, but their devotional function remains central across Buddhist traditions. (Los Angeles Times)Claims of multiplication are not unique to Rosemead. In Singapore, the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum houses a tooth relic enshrined in a gold stupa weighing 320 kilograms. (Los Angeles Times)Yet leaders within Fo Guang Shan emphasize that relics should not overshadow daily ethical practice.

Source: The Times March 03, 2026 12:50 UTC