Essays on Stupa

Philosophy 223

Exam is open book, open notes, however, there should be no internet use or looking at other sources (besides the Kyabgon Traleg book The Essence of Buddhism and The Monk and the Philosopher) and no talking to anyone about the exam, etc.

Remember, “Karma means nobody gets away with nothing.” Ruth Denison

Please observe the academic honesty policies of the College. I am obliged to report any suspicion of violation. See the Dean’s office or me if you have any questions. Especially in a take-home exam situation, it is important to avoid even the appearance of impropriety. Also, give credit to other sources, even if just to say, ...

Philosophy 223

Exam is open book, open notes, however, there should be no internet use or looking at other sources (besides the Kyabgon Traleg book The Essence of Buddhism and The Monk and the Philosopher) and no talking to anyone about the exam, etc.

Remember, “Karma means nobody gets away with nothing.” Ruth Denison

Please observe the academic honesty policies of the College. I am obliged to report any suspicion of violation. See the Dean’s office or me if you have any questions. Especially in a take-home exam situation, it is important to avoid even the appearance of impropriety. Also, give credit to other sources, even if just to say, ...

The Stupa is an architectural monument that is mainly used for keeping the cremated remains of the saintly bodies. It is considered as one of the most important places of Buddhism. Most of the Stupas have a distinct semi-spherical shape and a fence all around. The Great Stupa is located in Sanchi in the Central India and is one of the earliest Stupas. It is the largest of all the Stupas and it also includes the remains of some of the monastic buildings as well. After the death of Buddha, the physical remains of the body were distributed among ...

Art of India

The earliest examples of Indian sculptural art developed in the Indus Valley. Many small-sized sculptures made of clay and metal have been found that date from 3200 to 2000 BC. Most of the sculptures represented figures of humans and animals. Numerous objects were discovered that included engraving with writing soapstone termed seals. Seals were considered as a currency of that time or as an item of the personal identifications. A set of bronze animal sculptures of a buffalo, a rhinoceros, an elephant and a bull were found near Bombay; the animal sculptures were dated by archaeologists from approximately 1300 BC. At the ...