: Appeared ninety-one eons ago during the Glorious Kalpa. Sikhi Buddha : Lived thirty-one eons ago.
: In Sri Lanka, the specific form of "Sath Budu Wandanawa" using poetic verses (Kavi) was significantly popularized in recent years by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero . Ritual Elements
: The fourth and present Buddha of our current eon. Significance and Practice : Appeared ninety-one eons ago during the Glorious Kalpa
The ritual honors seven specific Buddhas mentioned in early scriptures like the of the Digha Nikaya. They are traditionally listed as follows:
: The first Buddha of the current "Wise Eon" (Bhadrakalpa). Konagamana Buddha : The second Buddha of the current eon. Kassapa Buddha : The third Buddha of the current eon. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
identifying the 7 Buddhas in an ancient statue - Dhamma Wheel
: It emphasizes that enlightenment is not a one-time event but a recurring reality across vast stretches of time. They are traditionally listed as follows: : The
Venerating these seven Buddhas serves several spiritual purposes: