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THE HISTORY OF STUPAS

In the sphere of Buddhism, the dome-shaped structure is known as a ‘stupa,’ one of its most significant physical forms. Interestingly, its history goes back to ancient India, where it was initially made to serve as a funerary mound enclosing the ashes or other relics of distinguished individuals. Before the coming of Buddhism, these mounds […]Read More