Lotus Stupa
The main body of the stupa takes the form of a lotus and symbolizes the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, who later became Buddha Shakyamuni.
The Lotus Stupa commemorates the birth of Buddha Shakyamuni, traditionally dated to the seventh day of the fourth lunar month in 563 BCE, in the sacred grove of Lumbini. At his birth, the Buddha is said to have taken seven steps in each of the four directions — east, south, west and north.
In each direction, lotuses manifested, symbolizing the Four Immeasurables — loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity. The four circular steps of the stupa are therefore adorned with lotus petals.
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Stupa Design and Specifications
If you have the possibility to consult your teacher or lama, they can help you choose the most suitable type of stupa.
The dimensions and materials are identical for all stupa types.
Stupa Height
34.5cm
Stupa Width
18 cm
Height with Pedestal
43.5cm
Width with Pedestal
22 cm
Internal Volume
1 liter
Weight
approx. 4.4 kg
Material
Stupa body - ceramic compound (artificial stone),
Ornaments - epoxy and polyurethane resin
Stupa Specifications
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Stupa Height
34.5cm
Stupa Width
18 cm
Height with Pedestal
43.5cm
Width with Pedestal
22 cm
Internal Volume
1 liter
Weight
4.4 kg
Material
Stupa body - ceramic compound (artificial stone), Ornaments - epoxy and polyurethane resin
Lumbini – Birthplace of the Buddha
Lumbini, birthplace of Gautama Siddhartha, the prince who became the Buddha Sakyamuni, is one of the four central holy places of Buddhism. Located in modern Rummindei, Nepal, in the Himalayan foothills, the Lumbini of the Buddha’s day was an elegant garden named for Lumbini, the mother of Queen Maya.
Here Queen Maya, stopping to rest on the journey from Kapilvastu to her parent’s home in Devdaha, felt the signs of impending birth. Reaching out, she grasped a branch of plaksa tree with her right hand and the Bodhisattva, the future Buddha, emerged from her right side. Sakra, Lord of the Trayastrimsa Heaven, received the child into his arms and lowered him gently to earth. Lotuses arose under the child’s feet as he took seven steps in the four directions, proclaimed his purpose, then stood still while the naga kings Nanda and Upananda showered him with warm and cool streams of water. After the birth, Queen Maya took her bath of purification in a nearby river fragrant with sweet-smelling oils. In later years, after the enlightenment, the Buddha stopped here on his way to Devadaha and gave the teaching known as the Devadaha-sutta.
~ Holy places of the Buddha