Buddhist Stupa in Kiev

The figure shows the relationship between the canonical image
of the seated Buddha and the Stupa.

Eight great stupas, in the picture, which symbolize
the main events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni.
In the center is the main fully decorated Stupa
of Enlightenment, with hung and ribbons.
Upstairs, in the left corner, is a lotus-filled Stupa -
the birth of Buddha.
Above, in the center, is the Stupa of victory over
Mara or the Stupa of Enlightenment.
Above, in the right corner, is the Stupa of many doors
and gates - the first turn of the wheel of Dharma.
In the middle, on the left, is the Stupa of Great Wonders.
In the middle, on the right, the Stupa of the descent
from the world of the gods.
Below, on the left, the Stupa of Reconciliation.
Below, in the center, is the Stupa of Complete Victory.
Below, on the right, is the Nirvana Stupa.

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