help needed to translate inscription from Siam

tuancd · 26th April 2005, 02:45 PM

Hi everyone
I need to translate the following inscription
It should be in Thaï, maybe archaic . It belongs to a Buddha. I know it's not a weapon but I hope somebody from this forum can help.

I know that usually it gives a date and an era, It might also give the name of a temple…
Thanks

Mark · 26th April 2005, 04:19 PM

I do believe that it is Thai, though Khmer is a possibility since the Thai script is derived from that. Unfortunately I cannot translate it. Maybe Khung Deng (AKA Dan) will be able to once he resurfaces.

tuancd · 2nd May 2005, 12:53 PM

Really, there's not one person in the forum who can give a little help?
Thanks anyway

tom hyle · 2nd May 2005, 01:54 PM

I guess not. That is an odd statue, though, no? Does it have a medical connection, or what's with the blood vessels?

Jens Nordlunde · 2nd May 2005, 02:12 PM

Can you get a better picture of the text?
I know someone who may be able to translate it - only maybe.

Mark · 2nd May 2005, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom hyle

I guess not. That is an odd statue, though, no? Does it have a medical connection, or what's with the blood vessels?

No, it is simply an emaciated ascetic. Skeletal figures like these are not uncommon, and are depictions that are supposed to engender admiration (and hopefully emulation) in the viewer of the ascetic's ability to transcend things of the flesh like hunger, sleep, etc. I can't say that I have seen one with these prominant veins, but I am sure it is all just part of the theme.

Andrew · 2nd May 2005, 11:39 PM

The interesting thing (to me, anyway) about the statue is that it depicts Buddha as an ascetic. This was a path the Buddha pursued prior to enlightenment, and abandoned.

A very unusual and beautiful statue. Thanks for sharing. I wish I could help with the translation, but please update us if you find out more.

Andrew

26th April 2005, 02:45 PM	#1
tuancd Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paris - Bruxelles Posts: 32	help needed to translate inscription from Siam Hi everyone I need to translate the following inscription It should be in Thaï, maybe archaic . It belongs to a Buddha. I know it's not a weapon but I hope somebody from this forum can help. I know that usually it gives a date and an era, It might also give the name of a temple… Thanks Attached Images

26th April 2005, 04:19 PM	#2
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	I do believe that it is Thai, though Khmer is a possibility since the Thai script is derived from that. Unfortunately I cannot translate it. Maybe Khung Deng (AKA Dan) will be able to once he resurfaces.

2nd May 2005, 12:53 PM	#3
tuancd Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paris - Bruxelles Posts: 32	Really, there's not one person in the forum who can give a little help? Thanks anyway

2nd May 2005, 01:54 PM	#4
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	I guess not. That is an odd statue, though, no? Does it have a medical connection, or what's with the blood vessels?

2nd May 2005, 02:12 PM	#5
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,713	Can you get a better picture of the text? I know someone who may be able to translate it - only maybe.

2nd May 2005, 11:39 PM	#7
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	The interesting thing (to me, anyway) about the statue is that it depicts Buddha as an ascetic. This was a path the Buddha pursued prior to enlightenment, and abandoned. A very unusual and beautiful statue. Thanks for sharing. I wish I could help with the translation, but please update us if you find out more. Andrew