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Tag Archives: Holy Relics
Stupas: Sacred Structures
Stupas are architectural representations of the Buddha’s body, speech, and mind, and every detail of their construction contains a vast and multilayered symbolism that makes them a blueprint for enlightenment. Stupas range in size from small devotional statues to altarpieces … Continue reading
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Hagia Sophia – Istanbul
The emperor Justinian sponsored one of the architectural wonders of the world in Istanbul: a huge imperial church, replacing an earlier one destroyed during a popular revolt. Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom) was designed by two scientist-architects whose backgrounds suggest a … Continue reading