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stupa
This term refers specifically to a sacred architectural form in Buddhist traditions. While it shares a general shape with a dome, it is distinct from a secular dome or a generic monument because its primary purpose is to house relics and serve as a focal point for ritual circumambulation.
In a religious context, the stupa is viewed not just as a building but as a symbolic representation of the enlightened mind of the Buddha. It is typically used in formal, academic, or spiritual registers when discussing Asian art, architecture, or Buddhist practice.
Meanings
Examples
The ancient stupa stands as a testament to the early spread of Buddhism in Asia.
Look at the intricate carvings on the base of that stupa.
I wonder if the original relics are still preserved inside the stupa.
The white stupa glowed softly under the full moon.
We should visit the great stupa before we leave Sanchi.
The architect designed the new temple to include a small stupa in the courtyard.
Many pilgrims travel hundreds of miles to pray at the sacred stupa.
The wind howled around the spire of the lonely stupa on the hill.