Antique Finish Gold-Plated Set of Eight Buddhist Stupas

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Immerse yourself in the spiritual essence of Vajrayana Buddhism with the exquisite Eight Stupa Set, meticulously crafted with a full gold-plated antique finish. These stupas, sacred symbols representing the path to enlightenment, serve as powerful reminders of the teachings of the Buddha. Each piece is designed with intricate details that reflect the rich heritage and artistry of Himalayan craftsmanship.

The lustrous gold plating not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also signifies purity and the divine nature of the teachings. Displaying this set in your space invites tranquility and serves as a focal point for meditation and reflection. Each stupa, embodying the essence of devotion and wisdom, invites viewers to contemplate their own spiritual journey and the interconnectedness of all beings.

There are eight different kinds of stupas in Tibetan Buddhism, each referring to major events in the Buddha’s life.

Lotus Blossom Stupa Also known as Stupa of Heaped Lotuses or Birth of the Sugata Stupa, this stupa refers to the birth of the Buddha. “At birth Buddha took seven steps in each of the four directions” (East, South, West and North). In each direction lotuses sprang, symbolizing the Four Immeasurables: love, compassion, joy and equanimity. The four steps of the basis of this stupa is circular, and it is decorated with lotus-petal designs. Occasionally, seven heaped lotus steps are constructed. These refer to the seven first steps of the Buddha.

Enlightenment Stupa Also known as the Stupa of the Conquest of Mara. This stupa symbolizes the 35-year-old Buddha’s attainment of enlightenment under the bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, where he conquered worldly temptations and attacks manifesting in the form of Mara.

Stupa of Many Doors Also known as the Stupa of Many Gates. After reaching enlightenment, the Buddha taught his first students in a deer-park near Sarnath. The series of doors on each side of the steps represent the first teachings: the Four Noble Truths, the Six Perfections, the Noble Eightfold Path and the Twelve Links in the Chain of Dependent Origination.

Stupa of Descent from the God Realm At 42 years old, Buddha spent a summer retreat in Tushita Heaven, where his mother had taken rebirth. In order to repay her kindness he taught the dharma to her reincarnation. Local inhabitants built a stupa like this in Sankasya in order to commemorate this event. This stupa is characterized by having a central projection at each side containing a triple ladder or steps.

Stupa of Great Miracles Also known as Stupa of Conquest of the Tirthikas. This stupa refers to various miracles performed by the Buddha when he was 50 years old. Legend claims that he overpowered maras and heretics by engaging them in intellectual arguments and also by performing miracles. This stupa was raised by the Lichavi kingdom to commemorate the event.

Stupa of Reconciliation This stupa commemorates the Buddha’s resolution of a dispute among the sangha. A stupa in this design was built in the kingdom of Magadha, where the reconciliation occurred. It has four octagonal steps with equal sides.

Stupa of Complete Victory This stupa commemorates Buddha’s successful prolonging of his life by three months. It has only three steps, which are circular and unadorned.

Stupa of Nirvana This stupa refers to the death of the Buddha, when he was 80 years old. It symbolizes the Buddha’s complete absorption into the highest state of mind. It is bell-shaped and usually not ornamented.