Stupa - Wikipedia
In Buddhism, a stupa (Sanskrit: स्तूप, lit. 'heap', IAST: stūpa) is a mound -like or hemispherical structure containing relics (such as śarīra – typically the remains of Buddhist monks or nuns) that is used as a place of meditation. [1]
Stupa | History, Architecture, Symbolism | Britannica
2024年11月16日 · stupa, Buddhist commemorative monument usually housing sacred relics associated with the Buddha or other saintly persons. The hemispherical form of the stupa appears to have derived from pre-Buddhist burial mounds in India.
Buddhist Stupas: Their History and Purpose - Buddhism Today …
2014年2月22日 · “Stupas are monuments that contribute to the preservation of peace in the world. They are architectural structures that express in a perfect form the pure nature of mind: enlightenment. They were built thousands of years ago in Asia and have a positive influence on the power field of the whole universe.” Manfred Seegers.
Stupa - World History Encyclopedia
2020年9月1日 · A stupa is a hemispherical structure, with a spire at the top, sometimes situated on a base that varies in shape and size (depending on the designated purpose of that particular stupa) surrounded by a walkway for visitors.
What Is A Stupa? - The Stupa
For Buddhists, stupas are the shrines of great significance and prestige. In its simplest form, a stupa is a mound of dirt that is then enhanced inside and out using stone, marbles, holy objects, pictures, scriptures, etc. to be used as a holy place that proves to be meditative for the pilgrims.
Holy Ground: What Is a Stupa and Why Is It Important to Buddhists?
2019年1月18日 · What Is a Stupa? Stupas (stoop-ahs) were originally traditional burial mounds for everyday people in ancient India. They had no religious significance; they were simply memorials that were less elaborate and conspicuous than they are today. Buddha’s death changed all that.
The Buddhist Stupa: Architecture & Symbolism - Approach Guides
The first and most fundamental of Buddhist architectural monuments, the Buddhist stupa (aka dagoba, chorten, pagoda) serves as a marker for a sacred space, a symbolic representation of the Buddha’s burial mound.
What is a Stupa? - Tibetan Buddhist Encyclopedia
Stupas are the famous Buddhist sacral buildings, places of pilgrimage and the high reverence in the Buddhist world since the ancient times. They are containing relics of Buddha Shakyamuni, those of other Enlightened Buddhas, powerful Buddhist scriptures, mantras and jewels.
Stupa - Encyclopedia of Buddhism
A stupa is a three-dimensional mandala representing enlightenment. It has a square or cube base representing the element earth, and the various levels represent the elements and the process of illumination.
The stupa - Smarthistory
The stupa (“stupa” is Sanskrit for heap) is an important form of Buddhist architecture, though it predates Buddhism. It is generally considered to be a sepulchral monument—a place of burial or a receptacle for religious objects. At its simplest, a stupa is a dirt burial mound faced with stone.