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At Gal Viharaya, the reclining Buddha depicts the Blessed One resting serenely on his right side, head supported by his hand, in the posture associated with his final moments before entering Parinirvana, the state of complete and ultimate liberation beyond the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. The statue’s tranquil features and perfectly composed body express profound acceptance, wisdom, and insight into impermanence, reminding viewers that all conditioned things inevitably pass and that freedom from suffering is attainable through enlightenment and the release of attachment. Contemplating this image encourages practitioners to reflect on life’s transience, cultivate inner calm, and strengthen their aspiration for spiritual awakening and liberation.