6 Questions
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places
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hair
The central chamber of a stupa is built of unburnt ______
brick
Monasteries pares are the buildings where the Buddhist monka and suns Irved during the rainy ______
season
Sometimes, monasteries were carved out of natural ______
rock
Study Notes
Buddhist Stupas
- Large euphorical structures with central shrines, often found in ancient places like Badhon Temples
- Relics of the Buddha or other saints are placed in beautifully carved cases within the central chamber
- Relics can be a lock of hair, nail, or other remains
- Central chamber built with unburnt brick, while the rest of the structure is made of burnt brick covered with plaster
- A stone or wooden umbrella tops the stupa, surrounded by a wooden fence and a path for circumambulation
Buddhist Monasteries
- Residential buildings where Buddhist monks and nuns lived during the rainy season
- A typical monastery complex includes multiple buildings, such as a prayer hall, sleeping quarters, covered walk, dining hall, library, and sanatorium
- Initially built with wood, later constructed with brick, and sometimes carved out of natural rock
- Some monasteries became centers of Buddhist education and learning
Test your knowledge on Buddhist thaktet art and architecture, including monuments and sculptures such as Badhon Temples and Stopar Nupu. Explore the design elements of stupas, with caskets containing relics and intricate carvings, along with the construction materials used.
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