Stupas

Stupas are dome-shaped Buddhist monuments used as places for memory, respect, and meditation.

What It Means

A stupa is often shaped like a mound, dome, or tower. Many stupas hold relics or objects connected with Buddhist teachers.

How People Practice or Remember It

People may walk around a stupa slowly as a form of respect and meditation. Famous stupas can be found in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and many other places.

Things to Remember

• A stupa is often shaped like a mound, dome, or tower.
• Many stupas hold relics or objects connected with Buddhist teachers.
• People may walk around a stupa slowly as a form of respect and meditation.
• Famous stupas can be found in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and many other places.

Did You Know?

People learn about stupa in different ways, including family traditions, teachers, books, art, music, and visits to important places.