Tag Archives: Stupa
Introducing Chortens!
A chorten or Stupa is one of the foremost religious monuments of Buddhist tradition. It symbolises the Buddha’s body which it is said was in perfect propotions. The architecture of a Chorten developed from the pre-Buddhist Indian grave-mound, under which … Continue reading
Religious Structures – V
Continuing the series on Religious Monuments/ Structures I now would like to feature some of the most beautiful Buddhist shrines I have visited. During my travels in the Indian Himalayan state of Jammu and Kashmir I have always been impressed … Continue reading