Stupa with the twenty-eight Buddhas of the Past. Three tiers of seated Buddhas in niches. Made of gilded and lacquered wood. The central section of the stupa is set with three rows of niches, each containing one Buddha image seated in bhumisparsa mudra, the gesture of enlightenment.

In Buddhism, a stupa (Sanskrit: स्तूप, lit. 'heap', IAST: stūpa) is a mound -like or hemispherical structure containing relics (such as śarīra – typically the remains of Buddhist monks or nuns) that is used as a place of meditation. [1]

Wooden model of a stupa, or stupa finial. The base is rectangular, followed by a straight part separated by ring mouldings. The object ends in five umbrella-shaped sections and a rounded top.

The upper section replicates the form of a 17th-18th century Burmese stupa with three circular bases surmounted by the bell of the stupa (here with a simple band around the middle) and a large...

Title: Model of a stupa. Artist: Built by The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture of The Cooper Union. Date: 2023. Culture: New York. Dimensions: At full scale: diameter of stupa, 126 ft. 8 in. (38.6 m); diameter with enclosure railing, 155 ft. 3 in. (47.3 m); height with umbrella, 76 ft. 8 in. (23.4 m) Classification: Architectural Models ...

A model for a stupa built at Harewood between 2004-2005 in the Himalayan Garden. The earliest stupas were built in order to house the earthly remains of the Buddha. They now represent the spiritual path suggested by Buddhist teachings.

Title: Model of a Stupa. Period: Malla period. Date: ca. 16th century. Culture: Nepal (Kathmandu Valley) Medium: Gilt-copper alloy with rock-crystal inset. Dimensions: H. 6 5/16 in. (16 cm); W. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm) Classification: Sculpture. Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, …

Jul 28, 2022 · Archaeologists excavating a crypt beneath Grand Bao'en Temple in Nanjing, China, have discovered a model of a stupa — a place used for meditation. Made of sandalwood, silver and gold the model...

Miniature stūpa with a low square base in a beige sandstone. The circular drum is articulated with mouldings which are broken on each side with small arched niched containing figures of the Buddha in dharmacakra, dhyana, and bhumisparsa mudras. The low dome of the stupa carries a square harmikā and tiered finial.

Full of cosmic symbolism, the stupa (meaning “crown of the head” or “summit”) symbolizes the mind of the Buddha. The various parts of the stupa correspond to the five elements of manifested existence: space/void, wind/air, fire, water, and earth. The domed shape also refers to …