Stupa

Ancient India, from the earliest civilization to the turn of the common era, is so full of compelling arguments about what can be known about religion based on the art, architecture and texts we have available. Based on the existing art historical records dating between the 3rd century BCE and the turn of the common era, it can be known that religion drives people to make and have made, physical objects. If people put money into the creation of an object, it probably had a vital purpose to the everyday

UW Department of Architecture Quiz 2 VERSION A + B Arch 150 Spring 2012 GO TO # 101 ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET Questions about Image Set 1: Acropolis, Athens 101. The gateway to this site, visible in the foreground at the lower right, is called the: a. Erechtheion b. Parthenon c. Temple of Hera d. Stoa of Attalus e. Propylaia 102. The main temple shown at the upper right is dedicated to: a. Athena b. Erectheus c. Portunus d. Aphrodite 103. The primary function of the main temple shown at the upper

to a cave where an old swami lives. He doesn 't speak English but he is a mellow old fellow and friendly to visitors. Further up on the very top of the mountain is the Hansa Stupa, the most complete still existing in India. It is a difficult climb through the thorn bushes but offers a fine view. Hiuen Tsiang visited this stupa and recorded the interesting story behind its construction. This sutta is another segue from sutta 18, in which Sakka and ultimately Sanatkumara, in the form of the young

Incomparable Stupa in India is the biggest and most punctual Stupa in India. It is worked with a structural outline, which speak to the consecrated entombment site of Buddha. The Incomparable Stupa is both the entombment site and the image speaking to Buddha. As demonstrated by the site Arthistoryteachingresource.org, The Stupas organization was sketched out not to portray the Buddha but instead to give his closeness with clues and pictures, for instance, walks, throne, or wheel. Stupa contains geometric

The Great Stupa, Sanchi One of the outstanding monuments in India, the Great Stupa, Sanchi, leaves a lasting impression on its visitors. It is found that its construction is started back in the 3rd century during Mauryan emperor Ashoka’s regime and researchers believe that it is one of the most ancient stone structures India has in its geographical boundary (Archaeological Survey of India). At the present time, it is in Sanchi town, situated in one of the India’s states, Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen

In this essay, I will compare and contrast two sacred spaces; Ise Jingu of Japan and the Great Stupa in India. First I will describe the sacred spaces and their artistic features, values and importance. Afterwards, will come the analysis comparing the two in architectural design and decisions, rather than the difference of religious belief or purpose. First, let’s talk about Ise Jingu situated in Japan. It is the largest Shinto shrine located in the city of Ise. Millions of people make their pilgrimage

In the article “Ritual and Presentation in Early Buddhist Religious Architecture” by Lars Fogelin, the readers are introduced to Buddhism and ritual which include the stupas. Stupas were build according to Buddha’s dying wish, his reason for doing so was “indented for the laity who, with their poorer grasp of Buddhism principles, required the aid of direct worship to ease them toward the path to enlightenment” (Forgelin, pg. 3). The argument that Forgelin brings up is that the designers had to accommodate

and west. Directly on top of the stupa sits the harmika. This harmika is a rectangle shape stone fence that represents an area of the gods. In the center of this harmika extends the yasti, a pole like structure protruding towards the universe representing the axis of the universe. There are three chatras that are pierced through the yasti. The chatras are stone discs that represent the union of the earth and the “heavenly paradise” (Kleiner, p. 15). The stupas are walked around in a clockwise

Evolution and Changes of Buddhism and the Architecture of Stupas in Burma (Myanmar) Buddhism, as a religion, started in the fifth century BC at Lumbhini in what is now Nepal. From its main centre of origin, it spread across vast areas of Asia, radiating outwards in all directions apart from the West, bringing its universal doctrine of salvation and enlightenment for men and all living creatures, its philosophy and ethics, its learning and art. At the core of the teachings was the concept that life

changed the way they wanted to live. This in turn, influenced the artistic aspect of life in Asia. This can be easily shown in several art pieces, such as the Lion Capital, the Bull Capital, as well as architectural designs in the building of the Great Stupa. Buddhism is based on teachings by the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. Buddha translates to the “awakened one.” Buddhist practices are accepted as a way of life rather than solely a religion.