Jaulian
Jaulian ( Urdu: جھولیاں ) are the ruins of a Buddhist monastery at Taxila, Punjab in Pakistan.
The ruins
The ruins of Jaulian date from the fifth century and can be divided into two main parts. These are: 1) the stupa and 2) the monastery and the University of Jaulian. The monastery was located on the top of a mountain. The shape and structure of the monastery resembles that of Mohra Muradu, which is about 1 km away.
The stupa
The stupa in Jaulian is severely damaged. It is surrounded by 21 Weihstupas. Some experts are of the opinion that some of the Weihstupas actually are the tombs of revered monks who once lived here. The statues of the stupas are well preserved to most. Some of these statues have been but from Jaulian to be exhibited in museums.
The original building of the stupa, and even the original plaster of the walls is partially preserved.
A special feature is the statue of the Buddha with a hole in place of the navel dar. This statue is " Healing Buddha" mentioned. The pilgrims were wont to put their finger in the hole and to pray for the healing of the patient. The inscription below the statue shows that this statue was donated by a pilgrim " Budhamitra Dharmanandin ". This inscription and some other show that Scripture contained therein were in use until the fifth century in Taxila.
The monastery
The monastery contained 28 rooms for students. There was also a pond for ritual ablutions. Steps to the second floor, had the additional 28 spaces are still preserved. A few hotel you find statues of Buddha.
Each room had a window for light and air and a niche where the student could put his lamp. The windows are narrower than toward the inside from the outside so that animals can reach the inside outwards. The rooms were plastered and embellished with pictures. The outer wall of the monastery is smooth and just built and still in good condition.
The monastery also had a kitchen. A stone that was used for crushing of spices is available, as well as two mill stones to grind various kinds of grain. A hole in one of the bricks was used to place the big dipper hygienic.
The monastery was burned in 455 by the White Huns and destroyed.
Evidence
Pictures
A Weihstupa in Jaulian
Buddha with the hole at the navel
An inscription in Jaulian
Details of the building in Jaulian
Steps to the second floor
The students of a room's window
The outer wall of the monastery
Statue of Buddha
The interior for ritual ablutions
Stone for crushing of spices
A mill stone
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