When it comes to stone stupas, perhaps many people are not very familiar with it. In the early days, the stupa was a kind of pagoda for the Buddha Shakyamuni or the relics and scriptures of the later monks, and people worshiped the pagoda as a way of taking refuge and giving thanks to the Buddhas.
Most of the existing ancient buildings from ancient times to the present are mainly buddhist buildings, and among the many buildings in Buddhism, the largest number of preserved is the stone carved stupa, which is a kind of participation in the history of the continent, recording the history of the continent, and constantly changing itself and the architectural culture of the mainland in the history of the continent.
The stone stupa is a symbol of Shakya if it was originally established. In terms of the meaning of religious aesthetics, it is an aesthetic reconstruction of the object of worship, which sets off a mysterious atmosphere, making people yearn for it and worship the heart of the Buddha. This is also why both ancient and contemporary people are willing to spend time and money to build such a stone stupa, which is the charm of the stupa.
Stone carved stupas are more common in temples, mainly used to place relics, so the significance of stupas is more special. So what's the point?
1. The relics are the seated objects of the Buddha, and the stupa naturally symbolizes the Buddha himself, so the stupa is like the appearance and representation of the Buddha.
2. The stupa appears after the Buddha sits down, which naturally continues the Buddha's will, and the stupa represents the buddhist doctrine of immortality.
3. The Buddhists talk about the stupa Itself, so the Stupa is believed to have the Buddha's own magic power, which can eliminate the calamities in people's hearts and calm people's minds.
As we all know, the place where the Buddhist stupa is located is the existence of the Buddha. Therefore, devout worship of the Buddha's relics has immeasurable and incredible merits, and being able to observe the Buddha's relics is also the inspiration of special causes. The stone stupa is carved in relief around the tower, and its simple and natural shape gives people a sense of tranquility. Placed in the ancient temple, not only enrich the surrounding environment, through the carving of stone stupas, but also let people feel the charm of religious culture and the beauty of traditional craftsmanship.