Stupa
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A stupa (from Sanskrit: m., स्तूप, stūpa, literally meaning "heap") is a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, typically the remains of a Buddha or saint, used by Buddhists as a place of worship.
After "stupa," "chorten" is the most commonly encountered English term. The term "reliquary" is sometimes used, after a Roman Catholic functional equivalent.
Stupas are an ancient form of mandala.
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See also
- Chaitya
- Cetiya
- Pagoda
- Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
- Mankiala Stupa
- Peace Pagoda
- Gorintō
- Hōkyōintō
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