May 23, 2024ReligionsOpen Access

From Stūpa to Pagoda: Re-Examining the Sinification and Transformation of Buddhist Monuments from Indian Origins

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Sinicized ritual spaces in East Asia adopted local pre-Buddhist forms, transforming traditional Indian stūpas into multi-tiered pagodas and Buddha halls.
Comparative analysis traces structural shifts from caityas and mahācetiyas to East Asian designs, examining altered terminology and functional meanings.
The sinification of Buddhist monuments highlights religious adaptability, showing how sacred architecture continuously integrated with ancient traditions.

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Comparative analysis reveals the architectural and conceptual transition from Indian stūpas to East Asian pagodas, highlighting the continuous cultural adaptation of sacred Buddhist spaces.

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Young Jae Kim (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e68ac7b6db6435876130de https://doi.org/10.3390/rel15060640

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Comparative analysis reveals the architectural and conceptual transition from Indian stūpas to East Asian pagodas, highlighting the continuous cultural adaptation of sacred Buddhist spaces.

From Stūpa to Pagoda: Re-Examining the Sinification and Transformation of Buddhist Monuments from Indian Origins

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From Stūpa to Pagoda: Re-Examining the Sinification and Transformation of Buddhist Monuments from Indian Origins

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