Stupa: Swayambhunath (Kathmandu)

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The Swayambhunath Chaitya (stupa) of the Buddhist religion is believed to have first been constructed in its initial form during the Licchavi period of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, 450–750 CE. The Swayambhu and the much later Baudha stupa (16th century) are the most popular local pilgrimage destinations for the various Tibetan communities.

Essay:
- Shrines as the Focal Point of Buddhist Communities, The Svayambhu Chaitya of Kathmandu by Alexander von Rospatt.

Bibliography:

Nepal Mandal : A Pilgrims guide to the Kathmandu Valley. Keith Dowman. 2020.

The Nepalese Caitya: 1500 Years of Buddhist Votive Architecture in the Kathmandu Valley. Gutschow, Niels. 1997. Stuttgart: Edition Axel Menges.

Light of the Valley: Renewing the Sacred Art and Traditions of Svayambhu. Gellek, Tsering Palmo, and Padma Dorje Maitland, eds. 2011. Cazadero, CA: Dharma Publishing.

Teacher (Lama)
Trinle Shingta

Stupa (Buddhist Reliquary)
Swayambhunath

Teacher (Lama)
(unidentified, male, monastic)

Stupa (Buddhist Reliquary)
Swayambhunath

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