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What’s Inside a Stupa? Sacred Relics, Rituals & Meaning

In this talk, an extract from the recent spring retreat, we explore the ancient roots and spiritual depth of Buddhist stupas—from stone cairns older than Homo sapiens to the sacred relics of the Buddha himself. You'll learn about the different types of stupas, the symbolism behind their structure, and what makes a Tibetan stupa unique. Plus, we go on a short field trip to see an authentic stupa up close. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: What is a stupa? 01:30 – Origins: From prehistoric markers to Ashoka’s monuments 04:10 – Global parallels: Stupa-like structures in many cultures 06:00 – The Tibetan stupa: Structure, relics, and symbolism 10:15 – Famous stupas: Bodhnath, Sarnath, and beyond 13:30 – Eight types of stupas and what they represent 20:45 – The descent from Tushita and Mahayana interpretation 24:00 – Field trip: Exploring a real stupa on-site 27:40 – Symbolism explained: Steps, vase, parasol & ornaments 32:00 – Why we circumambulate stupas (and how) 34:00 – Closing thoughts: Is it tradition or deeper wisdom? Uncover more at: www.ultimatemeaning.org Stay in touch: www.instagram.com/theory_of_samsara More extracts from spring retreat:    • The Continuum of Consciousness and Develop...   May all beings be happy and free from suffering! #Mahamudra #TibetanBuddhism #DharmaTalk #SacredArchitecture #SpiritualSymbolism #Bodhnath #KingAshoka #BuddhaRelics #BuddhistHistory #Nonduality #BuddhistWisdom #Buddhismus #MeditationJourney #tibetanbuddhism #buddhismhistory #vajrayana #geomancy