Stupa
noun
An Asian building in the shape of a dome that is used for religious activities, especially in Buddhism.
I visited a historical stupa during my trip to Nepal.
Often appears as...
- build a stupa
- visit a stupa
noun
An Asian building in the shape of a dome that is used for religious activities, especially in Buddhism.
I visited a historical stupa during my trip to Nepal.
Often appears as...
- build a stupa
- visit a stupa
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Significance
Stupas hold great religious importance for Buddhists and symbolize Buddha's presence.
Pilgrims often circumambulate the stupa as an act of devotion.
Pro Tip 2/3Architectural Feature
The dome shape of stupas represents the Buddha seated in meditation atop a lion throne.
The stupa's architecture with its dome and spire is iconic in Buddhist culture.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Landmark
Stupas are often found at the heart of Buddhist monasteries and can be a community focal point.
The village stupa served as a landmark for travelers in the region.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Significance
Stupas hold great religious importance for Buddhists and symbolize Buddha's presence.
Pilgrims often circumambulate the stupa as an act of devotion.
Pro Tip 2/3Architectural Feature
The dome shape of stupas represents the Buddha seated in meditation atop a lion throne.
The stupa's architecture with its dome and spire is iconic in Buddhist culture.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Landmark
Stupas are often found at the heart of Buddhist monasteries and can be a community focal point.
The village stupa served as a landmark for travelers in the region.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Significance
Stupas hold great religious importance for Buddhists and symbolize Buddha's presence.
Pilgrims often circumambulate the stupa as an act of devotion.
Pro Tip 2/3Architectural Feature
The dome shape of stupas represents the Buddha seated in meditation atop a lion throne.
The stupa's architecture with its dome and spire is iconic in Buddhist culture.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Landmark
Stupas are often found at the heart of Buddhist monasteries and can be a community focal point.
The village stupa served as a landmark for travelers in the region.
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How to grow a glacier -...
flowing until it reaches a crop site where it bursts forth from a pipe pointing straight into the air. When winter temperatures dip, this water freezes as it arcs out of the pipe, ultimately forming a 50 meter ice sculpture called a stupa,
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180° Kathmandu, City of...
enlightenment the stupa sits at the center of a symbolic representation of the universe and from the base of its tower the Buddha's eyes gaze in each direction the stupids surrounded by a circuit of
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Spend Some Time With The...
surroundings welcome to Swayambhunath stupa a place of worship for buddhists these macaques are an integral part of temple life and their presence here is entwined in
Video examples
How to grow a glacier -...
flowing until it reaches a crop site where it bursts forth from a pipe pointing straight into the air. When winter temperatures dip, this water freezes as it arcs out of the pipe, ultimately forming a 50 meter ice sculpture called a stupa,
Video examples
180° Kathmandu, City of...
enlightenment the stupa sits at the center of a symbolic representation of the universe and from the base of its tower the Buddha's eyes gaze in each direction the stupids surrounded by a circuit of
Video examples
Spend Some Time With The...
surroundings welcome to Swayambhunath stupa a place of worship for buddhists these macaques are an integral part of temple life and their presence here is entwined in
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