REFLECTION OF BUDDHISM THROUGH THE EXAMPLE OF BEADS MADE FROM THE FRUITS OF THE BODHI TREE (BASED ON MATERIALS FROM THE NECROPOLIS OF MUNCHAKTEPA I)

Кораева, Замира

O‘zbekiston arxeologiyasi (Археология Узбекистана) · 2025-yil

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The article examines the cultural significance of the Bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa) and the term «Bodhi»in Buddhism, linking them with the concept of enlightenment and spiritual development based onthe legend of Prince Siddhartha Gautama. Initially, the Bodhi rosary was used by Buddhists as aprayer tool to count the number of prayers instrument during the recitation of mantras, similar to therosary used in other world religions. Describes the use of the Bodhi tree in Buddhist monasteriesand its symbolic significance in religious practices and sacred artifacts. Special attention is paid toarchaeological finds confirming the cults significance of the Bodhi tree in various regions, includingbeads from the fruits of this tree detected in the Munchaktepa necropolis. Despite the lack of directconnection with Buddhism, these findings open up new horizons for understanding the role of theBodhi tree in the cultural and spiritual context of the region. The article accentuates on the materialculture and socio-economic life of the inhabitants of the early medieval Ferghana Valley, emphasizingthe significance of trade relations and crafts. The research of beads from the fruits of the Bodhi treeallows a deeper understanding of the symbolism and practical application of these artifacts in thespiritual life of people inhabitant at the intersection of important trade routes.

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MualliflarКораева, Замира
JurnalO‘zbekiston arxeologiyasi (Археология Узбекистана)
Nashr sanasi2025-01-23
Jild1
Son30
Betlar89-97
TilRus
DOI10.71414/2181-032x-2024-1-30-89-97

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Некрополь Мунчактепа, город Пап, Наманганская область, бусы Бодхи, погребения, Munchaktepa, Pap, Syrdarya river, Namangan region, burial grounds, jewelry, beads, beads of trees, burials, Мунчоқтепа некрополи, Поп шаҳри, Наманган вилояти, Бодхи мунчоқлар, қабрлар.

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