Sarira

Sarira | 舍利子

Śarīra is a generic term referring to Buddhist relics, although in common usage it usually refers to pearl or crystal-like bead-shaped objects that are purportedly found among the cremated ashes of Buddhist spiritual masters. Relics of the Buddha after cremation are termed dhātu in the Mahaparinibbana Sutta.Śarīra are held to emanate or incite 'blessings' and 'grace' within the mindstream and experience of those connected to them. Sarira are also believed to ward off evil in the Himalayan Buddhist tradition.

舍利子泛指佛教徒的遗骸，特指佛教高僧（spiritual master）骨灰（cremated ashes）中发现的据称（purportedly）长得像珍珠或者水晶（pearl or crystal-like）的圆珠状（bead-shaped）的东西。持有舍利子据称能激发内心以及内心所系之物发散出“福泽”。同时，藏传佛教历来认为舍利子可以辟邪（ward off evil）。