Tibet,Tibetan STUPA,Chorton,Chorten,Stubah,EMPOW TOWER
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Tibetan Style ChortensThe basic structure of a Chorten consist of a square foundation symbolizing the earth, a dome symbolizing water, and thirteen tapering steps of enlightenment symbolizing the element of fire. These steps lead to a stylized parasol, the symbol of wind, which is topped in the etal sp by the well-known 'twin-symbol' uniting sun and moon, which is the shimmering crown of the Chorten.The Analogy with the Symbolism of the StupaThe Seed of Highest Enlightenment, also depicted as a Tongue of Flame ( Bindu ) to be realized above the double symbol crowning Chorten.The double symbol ( Surya Chandra ) of Sun and Rising Moon is an emblem of the Twin-unity of the Absolute Truth (of the sp beyond normal comprehension) and the Relative Truth (of the worldly spThe stylized Parasol ( Chattra ) symbolically giving protection from all evil.The thirteen Steps of Enlightenment, i.e. the first ten Steps of Enlightenment ( Dasha-Bhumi ) and the three higher levels of supraconsciousness ( Avenika-smrityupashthana ).The dome, corresponding to the primeval mound, as Receptacle of Relics or offerings ( Dhatu-Garbha ); the dome-line edifices of Old Indian Stupas were also called egg or water-bubble ( Budbuda ).The base ( Parishada ) is square and four-stepped, its sides facing the four directions.DO YOU WANT SOMETHING TO BRING YOU HUGE AMOUNTS
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