Before the advent of Buddhism, revered teachers were honored through burial mounds, sometimes in a sitting or meditative posture, reminiscent of the Buddha's Enlightenment. The domed structure of a stupa evolved to symbolize a seated individual, mirroring the Buddha's posture during his realization of the Four Noble Truths.
The stupa's symbolism is profound—the base embodies the Buddha's crossed legs during meditation, the middle section represents his body, and the top signifies the apex of his spiritual journey. A pole rising from the apex, encircled by a small fence, represents the spiritual ascent towards enlightenment.
Before the human Buddha was depicted on the stupa, reliefs showcased devotees expressing their reverence and devotion to the stupa, emphasizing the importance of the stupa as a focal point for spiritual practices and veneration. Buddhist stupas stand not only as architectural marvels but as embodiments of the Buddha's transformative spiritual journey and the devotion of his followers.
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