The Symbolism of the Stupa 2nd Edition by Adrian Snodgrass 1501718967 9781501718960

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ISBN 10: 1501718967 

ISBN 13: 9781501718960

Author: Adrian Snodgrass

A close analysis of the architecture of the stupa—a Buddhist symbolic form that is found throughout South, Southeast, and East Asia. The author, who trained as an architect, examines both the physical and metaphysical levels of these buildings, which derive their meaning and significance from Buddhist and Brahmanist influences.

Table of contents:

1. The Spatial Configuration of the Stupa

2. The Ritual Demarcation of the Stupa Plan

3. The Symbolism of the Centre

4. The Symbolism of Measuring

5. The Symbolism of the Directions of Space

6. The Deployment of Space and the Sacrifice

7. The Deployment of Space and the Solar Breath

8. The Deployment of Space in Iconography, Architecture and the Buddhist Kingdom

9. The Stupa Plan as Wheel

10. The Stupa Plan and the Lotus

11. The Circle and the Square

12. The Stupa Plan as Mándala

13. The Sacred Enclosure

14.  The Symbolism of the Axis

15. The Symbolism of the Dome

16. The Symbolism of the Superstructure

17. The Symbolism of the Harmika

18. Ascent

19. The Symbolism of the Spire

20. The Symbolism of the Pinnacle The Function of the Stupa

21. Synthesis

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