Buddhism in Five Minutes - Elizabeth J. Harris
49. What are the Main Buildings and Symbols of Buddhism?
Buddhism in Five Minutes - Elizabeth J. Harris
Arjuna Ranatunga [+]
University of Sunderland
Arjuna Ranatunga holds an MA in Buddhist Studies from the University of Sunderland.
Description
Buddhism began as a religion of simplicity and modesty, but as it grew and spread over the centuries its expression became increasingly ornate and elaborate in terms of both buildings and symbols.