Enlightenment Legacies

Keyword #1 Stūpa


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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.

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Enlightenment LegaciesBy Martino Dibeltulo Concu, Ph.D.