Buddhism

Life of Gautam Buddha Wheel of Life Basics of Buddhism
History of Buddhism Buddhist Morality Four Noble Truths
Buddhist Cosmology Instructions for  Live Happy Life The Eightfold Path
The Theory of Karma in Buddhism Buddhist Hymns and Prayers The Kalama Sutta
Festivals of Buddhism Basic Buddhist Vocabulary
Wallpapers of Lord Buddha Symbols of Buddhism
Personal Ceremonies - Marriages / Funeral Rites

Symbolism In Buddhism

Stupas

Stupa - Symbols of Buddhism

Stupas generally represent the enlightened mind of the Buddha. They were constructed since the early days of Buddhism. One of the symbolic meanings is that they represent the five elements: the square base represents earth, the round dome is for water, the cone-shape is fire, the canopy is air and the volume of the stupa is space. Stupas are often used to store relics from important teachers.

 
 
       

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