The main stupa is the crown part of the monument, while the base is a pyramidal structure elaborated with galleries adorned with bas-relief scenes derived from Buddhist texts and depicting the life of Gautama Buddha.

Although stupas in different parts of the world followed slightly different patterns, most of them included the following parts: The topmost part of the stupa includes Chattra. It is either made from wood or stone and is a three-layered structure that is shaped in the form of an umbrella.

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.

2024年12月10日 · At its core, the stupa contains relics stored in gold or silver caskets. A central wooden rod, or yasti, rises from the middle of the structure and is adorned with three symbolic umbrella-like discs representing respect, veneration, and generosity. The stupa’s design is rich in symbolism and adheres to specific structural elements, including:

2020年9月1日 · Stupas exist in countries around the world, from India to Sri Lanka, Nepal, China, European nations, Australia, the United States, and more. Whichever culture raises one of these structures, its purpose is always the same: to provide a sacred space for people to center themselves on higher thoughts and revitalize themselves spiritually.

2025年1月22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.

2021年12月3日 · Today it is impossible to strictly categorize stupas into types: they may serve as a reliquary, a memorial, or an offering or object of veneration, and at the same time as a symbol of Buddhism. Today, stupas house only a few pieces of sacred remains; they may contain the clothes of an enlightened teacher and other sacred objects or texts.

2024年12月10日 · Stupas typically consist of several elements, including a circular base or platform, a hemispherical dome or Anda, a spire or Harmika, and a parasol or Chhatra. The base or platform may be decorated with carvings, reliefs, or sculptures, while the harmika may adorn the Buddha's eyes and other symbols.

Stupa can be classified into three categories: 1. Religious edifies or Stupa dedicated either to the celestial or the Adi-Buddha or to the mortal Buddha. 2. Funeral Stupa erected over the relics of mortal Buddha or over his disciples. 3. Stupa for commemorative Buddha.

2024年6月7日 · The Stupa: Symbolism, Structure, and Sacred Space in Buddhist Architecture. The Buddhist stupa is a hemispherical dome with a solid structure. The core of the Stupa was made of unburnt brick, while the outer surface was made of burnt bricks. It consists of a circular cylindrical drum with a Harmika and Chhatri on the top.