192. Great Stupa

What does the stupa symbolize in Buddhism?

• The universe
• The teachings of the Buddha
• The path to Enlightenment
• The Buddha's body

What is the is the symbolism andd purpose of a stupa in Buddhist architecture?

• To spread Buddhist doctrine

• To venerate the relics of the Buddha

• To gain merit and improve one's karma

• All of the above

What does Enlightenment refer to in Buddhism?

• The end of suffering
• The achievement of Nirvana
• The complete knowledge of the dharma
• The understanding of the Four Noble Truths

What is the historical and cultural context of stupas in Buddhism and their relationship to the teachings of the Buddha?

• Stupas were built to encase the ashes of the Buddha

• Stupas were built as pilgrimage and worship sites.

• Stupas were built to serve as a reminder of the Four Noble Truths

• All of these.

What is the concept of the axis mundi and its significance in Buddhism?

• A directional symbol indicating movement in the right direction
• A line through the earth's center around which the universe revolves
• A gate or fence surrounding the spire
• The center of the cosmos and the human body

What is the purpose of a stupa in Buddhist architecture?

• To represent the Buddha
• To house religious objects
• To serve as a burial place
• To symbolize the universe

What do the gates and spire in a stupa symbolize?

• The protection of the Buddha
• The journey to enlightenment
• The axis mundi and the universe
• The arms of a svastika

What do the gates in a stupa represent?

• The four great life events of the Buddha
• The Four Noble Truths
• The four directions of space
• The axis mundi

What does the center of a stupa symbolize?

• Rebirth
• Enlightenment
• Suffering
• Desire

What is the significance of votive stupas as objects of devotion and merit?

• They are carried across Nepal and into Tibet to spread Buddhism
• They contain relics of important Buddhist figures
• They can be consecrated and used in home altars
• They serve as reminders of the Four Noble Truths