At the Heart of the Stupa As a stupa is a reliquary monument, its design reflects its purpose as a receptacle for various substances and sacred objects. Hollowed-out spaces and different types of niches make up its interior. The contents of a stupa and its...
Consecrating the site Once the location and orientation of the stupa have been determined, a ceremony is carried out to consecrate the place. It happened on November 3rd 2015, on the day that celebrates the return of the Buddha from the gods realm in Tushita. This is...
The Genesis of a Stupa The adventure of building a stupa begins with choosing the ideal location. Since the Institute’s construction, Lama Jigme Rinpoche has expressed the wish for the erection of a stupa behind the building. Indeed, a sizable space is available...
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