What is a STUPA?

If you had to use just two words, the best definition we have seen is

“SPIRITUAL MONUMENT.”

The stupa is a symbol of enlightened mind, (the awakened mind, universal divinity) and the path to its realization. “The visual impact of the stupa on the observer brings a direct experience of inherent wakefulness and dignity. Stupas continue to be built because of their ability to liberate one simply upon seeing their structure.

” – Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche