Significance of Stupa
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Synonyms: Mound, Dome, Burial mound, Monument, Shrine, Pagoda, Chorten
In Finnish: Stupa; In Dutch: Stoepa; In Spanish: Estupa
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Buddhist concept of 'Stupa'
The keyphrase "Stupa in Buddhism" refers to mound-like structures that house Buddhist relics, serving as places for meditation and worship, commemorating significant figures, and reflecting the architectural and devotional practices within the Buddhist tradition.
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) A mound-like structure built as a commemorative monument to house relics, specifically built after Bakkula's death.[1] (2) A moundlike or hemispherical structure containing relics, which the monks built to honor the bear.[2] (3) A Buddhist commemorative monument, often housing relics, mentioned in the context of the Bodhisattva's past lives.[3] (4) A mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, often used as a place of meditation and worship.[4]
From: The gods of northern Buddhism
(1) Mound-like structures containing relics, important in Buddhist architecture, often used for commemorative purposes.[5] (2) Structures erected inside the convent, significant in Buddhist rituals and architecture.[6] (3) A type of structure significant in Buddhist architecture.[7] (4) Funerary monuments that preserved the ashes of Buddha after his cremation.[8]
From: Lotus Sutra (Saddharma-Pundarika)
(1) Architectural structures built as a form of worship and as memorials for the Buddhas.[9] (2) Monumental structures built to house relics, serving as places of worship.[10]
From: Buddhacarita
(1) A monument containing relics of the Buddha or marking a significant event in his life.[11]
From: Lotus Sutra
(1) Monuments erected to honor the relics of the buddhas, as part of Buddhist devotion shown in the assembly.[12]
From: The 6th Patriarch Platform Sutra
(1) A commemorative monument housing the remains of the Patriarch, symbolizing his teachings and life.[13]
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) A mound-like structure erected to honor and enshrine the relics of the Buddha following the cremation.[14] (2) A sacred structure built as a shrine in memory of enlightened beings or honorable figures, serving as a focal point for pilgrimage and devotion.[15] (3) A mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, used as a place of meditation and worship.[16] (4) Mound-like or hemispherical structures containing relics, used as places of meditation and pilgrimage.[17] (5) A mound-like structure built to house relics of the Buddha, which in this context was constructed to honor Buddha Kassapa.[18]
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) A mound-like structure containing the remains of the deceased, in this case, Bahiya's bones after his cremation.[19] (2) A mound built to house sacred remains, such as those of the Buddha, signifying reverence and commemoration.[20]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules)
(1) A structure containing sacred relics, serving as a monument to honor and remember the Buddha.[21]
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) The structure in which dbon sher 'byung enshrined relics of 'jig rten mgon po.[22] (2) A Buddhist monument, often housing relics, that zur chung circumambulated, signifying a spiritual practice.[23]
Hindu concept of 'Stupa'
In Hinduism, "Stupa" refers to mound-like structures that serve as Buddhist shrines, housing relics and facilitating meditation and worship, and are significant in the architecture and religious practices of the region.
From: Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture)
(1) A mound-like structure that serves as a Buddhist shrine, prominent in the architecture of the Early and Classical phases in Burma.[24] (2) Buddhist commemorative monuments, typically dome-shaped, holding relics and used for meditation.[25]
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) Buddhist structures that house relics and are used as sites of meditation and worship.[26]
From: Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice)
(1) A mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, significant in Buddhist architecture, with a notable example found near the excavated areas of Harwan.[27]
Jain concept of 'Stupa'
In Jainism, a Stupa represents jeweled structures created by the gods at the sites of the three pyres, symbolizing deep devotion and reverence within the spiritual practice.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) Jeweled structures made by the gods at the places of the three pyres, symbolizing devotion.[28]
The concept of Stupa in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Stupa" refers to a dome-shaped Buddhist structure housing relics significant for meditation and worship. Built during Ashoka-raja's reign, stupas commemorate crucial events in Buddha's life and serve as important religious monuments.
From: Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang)
(1) A type of Buddhist monument located to the north-west of the city, notable for its height and historical significance.[29] (2) Buddhist commemorative monuments that contain relics and mark significant points in the Buddha's life.[30] (3) A mound used for Buddhist meditation and worship located beside the city, linked to Ashoka-raja.[31] (4) A mound-like structure containing relics, significant for religious practices and associated with the Tathagata and other Arhats.[32] (5) Buddhist commemorative monuments housing relics and often serving as places for meditation and worship.[33]
From: The travels of Fa-Hian (400 A.D.)
(1) A mound-like structure containing relics, built by the king of the Yue-chi after his unsuccessful attempt to take the alms-bowl.[34]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Mound-like structures containing Buddhist relics, exemplifying the architectural accomplishments of early Indian artists.[35] (2) A cylindrical structure enshrining relics of Buddha, significant for Buddhist worship and architectural evolution.[36] (3) A reliquary monument specifically designed to house the remains or relics of the Buddha and other significant Buddhist figures.[37]