Stupa architecture was adopted in Southeast and East Asia, where it became prominent as a Buddhist monument used for enshrining sacred relics. [16] The Indian gateway arches, torana, reached East Asia with the spread of Buddhism. [40]
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.
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.
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.
Stupas are a fundamental element of Buddhist architecture and have been built across the Buddhist world for thousands of years. Shape and size: Stupas come in various sizes and shapes, but they typically have a hemispherical or dome-shaped structure.
2024年6月7日 · Discover the significance and features of Buddhist stupas, burial mounds housing relics, with examples like Sanchi Stupa showcasing architectural brilliance.
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.