The ritual honors seven specific Buddhas mentioned in early scriptures like the of the Digha Nikaya. They are traditionally listed as follows:
Venerating these seven Buddhas serves several spiritual purposes:
: Appeared ninety-one eons ago during the Glorious Kalpa. Sikhi Buddha : Lived thirty-one eons ago. The ritual honors seven specific Buddhas mentioned in
: Also lived thirty-one eons ago, in the same kalpa as Sikhi Buddha.
identifying the 7 Buddhas in an ancient statue - Dhamma Wheel : Also lived thirty-one eons ago, in the
: It emphasizes that enlightenment is not a one-time event but a recurring reality across vast stretches of time.
: 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. Konagamana Buddha : The second Buddha of the current eon
: Much like other forms of Vandana , this practice helps soothe and calm the mind, preparing it for deeper meditation.