Stupas
[Tib. Chorten] A physical representation of perfect enlightenment. It shows the transformation of all emotions and elements into the five enlightened wisdoms and the five Buddha families. Its symmetrical form is usually filled with relics, mantras, etc.
Stupas are monuments symbolizing the mind of the Enlightened Buddha. They have been constructed from time immemorial in all Buddhists countries, bringing with them salutary energy and helping to maintain peace and well-being. There are stupas in Nepal and India, in Tibet and Burma, Thailand and Sri Lanka. They are different in form and purpose, but all express the enlightened qualities of Buddha's mind. Many stupas have already been built in Europe too.
A stupa is not just a monument, it is a structure that works all the time bringing incalculable benefit to people, to all living beings coming to it, to those who pass by, those who live nearby, and those who are praying at the stupa.
> On 29 July 2002 we inaugurated the Miracle Stupa in Kuchary. It was the Centre-point of the 25-year anniversary celebrations for Diamond Way Buddhism in Poland.
> On the 4th October 2003, H.H. the 17th Karmapa and H.H. the 14th Shamarpa, on behalf of Lopon Tsechu Rinpoche, will perform the inauguration ceremonies of the Enlightenment Stupa in Benalmádena / Spain. |  |
The Kalachakra
Stupa is very rare,
it is the third of its
kind to be built in
the world.
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