Stupa

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The Great Stupa at Sanchi, India, established by Ashoka the great (4th–1st century BCE).

A stupa (from Sanskrit: m., स्तूप, stūpa, Sinhalese: ස්ථූපය, Pāli: थुप "thūpa", literally meaning "heap") is a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, typically the remains of Buddha, used by Buddhists as a place of worship. The term "reliquary" is sometimes used, after a Christian functional equivalent. Stupas are an ancient form of mandala.

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Related: Ancient stupas of Sri Lanka, Cetiya, Chaitya, Gorintō, Hōkyōintō, Mankiala Stupa, Pagoda, Peace Pagoda

The Stupa Information Page
The Stupa Information Page
www.stupa.org.nz - Web

Boudhanath Stupa at Kathmandu Nepal
Boudhanath Stupa at Kathmandu Nepal
www.boudhanath.com - Web

The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, under con...
The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, under construction in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
www.stupa.org.au - Web

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