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- Keyword #1 Stūpa
In this episode, Martino talks about the Buddhist keyword “stūpa,” its literary origins in the Buddha's instructions before his final passing, and the historical evolution of this reliquary monument in the Buddhist world.
Discussed in this episode: “stūpa,” a reliquary or a sacred mound-like structure containing the relics or possessions of the Buddha or a saint. Often housed in a container, these relics are enshrined within stūpas, which serve as focal points for veneration, reflecting the Buddha’s presence in the landscape.
Detailed show notes: https://www.martinodibeltuloconcu.com/enlightenment-legacies/keywords
3 min
About Enlightenment Legacies
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Enlightenment Legacies is a growing collection of stories illuminating the world of Buddhism beyond individual traditions, regional boundaries, and interpretive frameworks.
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collection offers insight into revered masters, teachings, and lineages. At the same time, it reflects on the cultural and historical interactions that have charted Buddhism’s trajectory from its Asian origins to its spread across Europe and the Americas, and their modern re-emergence in Asia.
The podcast host, Martino Dibeltulo Concu, Ph.D., is an Italian historian, writer, and educator, whose main area of expertise is the study of Buddhism in China & Tibet. For over 25 years, Dr. Dibeltulo Concu has explored the cultural and intellectual pathways through which Buddhism is received and understood in the modern world.