Stupas

Definition

Stupas are dome-shaped structures found in Buddhist architecture that serve as sacred monuments and reliquaries. They often contain relics or remains of important Buddhist figures and are considered places of pilgrimage and meditation.

Related terms

Pagoda:

A pagoda is a multi-tiered tower commonly found in East Asian Buddhist architecture, serving as a place for worship, meditation, and housing sacred objects.

Relics: Relics are physical remains or objects associated with important religious figures. In Buddhism, relics can include bones, teeth, or personal belongings of enlightened beings.

Circumambulation: Circumambulation refers to the act of walking around a stupa or other sacred object in a clockwise direction as an act of devotion or meditation practice.