barsenault said:
HAC888 said:
Mmisinglink and barsenault,
I am glad you did raised question about the double seals. it a great relief for I got it from Frank the same way as you did. I am not open the seal yet. Did you open the seal and it fit nicely in the box ? The box looks very tight or small for the coin.
Like you, I also ordered the second Wutai from Frank. It on the way with Lohan and Putuo . I let you know after received it.
Yes, so Frank does have it, and Lucky does too. i think Lucky too pictures without the double seals, but didn't say that it would come double sealed, like I just received last night. I just wrote him an email telling him to take pictures with the double seals, so folks don't think it comes without it the double seal. I told him he lost an opportunity to get 2 more medals from me because I thought they were going to be sent without the seals...I should have asked first...oh well. I really like those metals. I LOVE the Putuo, but man, I can't justify a purchase over 300.00, so I just thought, let me buy 3 of the Wutai, and hope these appreciate in value like the Putuo. Also, please do let us see the actual image of the Lohan. Oh, and I won't be removing the seals, and I suggest you don't either, unless you really want to see the actual medal, and have no intention of selling down the road. Or if you plan on grading the medal. I'm not sure if I plan on grading just yet. Thanks for turning us on to this series...please do keep us informed on medals Thansk.
Basenault, Thank for advise not to open the seal. it's a hard decision because if we not open the seal we will never be able to appreciate the full beauty of the coin. But, if we do open it, then the coin will subject to oxidized, scratched, and lost resale value. ( Grading is the best option, Please let me know the result if you send your for grading.)
Just found this on line.
Painting and brief about 18 Arhats (lohans) . ( I like comment of Zhugeliang in the Picture)
18 Arhat (The Eighteen Buddhist Monk)
1Hop-pocket Arhat (Angaja Respectable)
As a snake hunter in Ancient India, he often climbed mountains to hunter snakes with a cloth bag lest passengers suffer snakebite. He seized a snake, pulled out its poison fangs, and freed it. Therefore he was also called Hop-pocket Arhat.
2Quietly-sitting Arhat (Nakula Respectable)
Once he was a brave warrior, and then he became a monk. Buddha asked him to sit quietly to give up the barbaric personality before. Therefore he was also called Quietly-sitting Arhat.
3River-crossing Arhat (Bhadra Respectable)
He was a servant of Buddha. In legend he once went to East India Archipelago by boat to propagandize Buddhism. Therefore he was also called River-crossing Arhat.
4Elephant-riding Arhat (Kalika Respectable)
He was once an elephant trainer. Elephant, with lots of strengths and tolerance and far-walking ability, is a symbol of Buddhism. Therefore he was also called Elephant-riding Arhat.
5Tower-holding Arhat (Subinda Respectable)
He was the last disciple of Buddha. And he often prayed to Buddha holding a tower in his hand. Therefore he was also called Tower-holding Arhat.
6Joyous Arhat (Kanakavatsa Respectable)
He was a disciple, who heard Buddha's words himself, was an elocutionist in Ancient India. He thought that devotion to Buddha and considering Buddha in one's heart could make one feel happy. Therefore he was also called Joyous Arhat.
7Tiger-taming Arhat (Pindola Respectable)
There were always tigers growling outside of a temple where he lived. Then he fed one of them with some of his own food. Time passing by, the tiger was tamed, accompanying him by his side. Therefore he was also called Tiger-taming Arhat.
8Deer-riding Arhat (Pindolabharadraja Respectable)
He was born in Brahman Nobility. He often returned to Jushemi City Palace riding a deer to persuade the king to be a monk. Finally the king was persuaded, giving his kingship to the crown prince and then becoming a monk. Therefore he was also called Deer-riding Arhat.
9Smiling-lion Arhat (Vajrap Utra Respectable)
He was once a hunter. And he abstained from killing after becoming a monk. Two little lions often accompanied him to appreciating him dropping his bleeding sword. Therefore he was also called Smiling-lion Arhat.
10Long-eyebrow Arhat (Ajita Respectable)
He had two long eyebrows congenitally. Therefore he was also called Long-eyebrow Arhat.
11Hand-stretching Arhat (Panthaka Respectable)
He was an illegitimate child. After becoming an arhat, he often used semi-sit-crosslegged method. When he finished za-zen, he rose up his hands and breathed out long. Therefore he was also called Hand-stretching Arhat.
12Banana Arhat (Vanavasin Respectable)
When he was born, it rained a lot, raindrops hitting banana leaves to rustle. After becoming a monk, he always cultivated himself according to Buddhist doctrine under banana trees. Therefore he was also called Banana Arhat.
13Ear-picking Arhat (Nagasena Respectable)
He was a Buddhism theoretician, especially famous for the theory of ear root. Ear root is one of the six roots (eye, ear, nose, tongue, body and mind), which are the main sense organs for human beings to know the world. In Buddhism, it is said that the six roots are the vital roots to go beyond life and death, so it is necessary to clean the six roots. He was the expert to explain lustration of ear root, so he was also called Ear-picking Arhat.
14Dragon-taming Arhat (Nandimitra Respectable)
He vanquished the dragon king, retook the sutra hidden in the Dragon Palace, making a great contribution. Therefore he was also called Dragon-taming Arhat.
15Meditative Arhat (Rahula)
He was the only child of Buddha Sakyamuni. Following his father, he became a monk, as one of the ten disciples of Buddha and the first of Mising. Mising means realising in meditation, and knowing what others don't know in meditation. Therefore he was also called Meditative Arhat.
16Heart-opening Arhat (Jivaka Respectable)
He was once the Mid-Indian crown prince, with whom his younger brother fought for the kingship and then rebelled. He said to his brother, "there is only Buddhism in my heart, no kingship". Then he unclosed his clothes. Seeing a Buddha in his heart, his brother didn't rebel any more. Therefore he was also called Heart-opening Arhat.
17Gate-keeping Arhat (Chudapanthaka Respectable)
He was given a tin stick by Buddhism, and shook it at someone's door when begging alms. Therefore he was also called Gate-keeping Arhat.
18Bowl-lifting Arhat (Kanakabharadraja Respectable)
He always lifted his iron bowl to people when begging alms. Therefore he was also called Bowl-lifting Arhat
But you know what, I love it, so that's what matters, right? If I make money in the end, great. But I get to marvel over that piece of work. Today, I get my 2nd 1985 ANA Great Wall (raw) medal. The one spelled backwards. Not the purtiest medal, BUT, on this one, I love the history behind it. Some speculate there may be under 160 in existence, AND it has been confirmed the dies are broken. That's always music to my ears. LOL. 
