The Symbolism of the Stupa

The Symbolism of the Stupa
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Publisher : Cornell University Press
Total Pages : 478
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ISBN-10 : 9781501718960
ISBN-13 : 1501718967
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Book Synopsis The Symbolism of the Stupa by : Adrian Snodgrass

Download or read book The Symbolism of the Stupa written by Adrian Snodgrass and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2018-05-31 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A close analysis of the architecture of the stupa—a Buddhist symbolic form that is found throughout South, Southeast, and East Asia. The author, who trained as an architect, examines both the physical and metaphysical levels of these buildings, which derive their meaning and significance from Buddhist and Brahmanist influences.


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