China Now(@ChinaNow24):A stupa is a sacred Buddhist structure. It often houses relics of the Buddha and revered teachers, as well as the ashes of kings. A stupa can also serve as a monument commemorating significant events or as a waymark for pilgrims. 🔹 In Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries, it is sometimes referred to as a *chedi* or a pagoda. The *chedi* is one of the many bell-shaped varieties of the stupa. 🔹 Buddhists believe that a stupa possesses a magical power for good and helps people.

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2026.09.21 15:15

A stupa is a sacred Buddhist structure. It often houses relics of the Buddha and revered teachers, as well as the ashes of kings. A stupa can also serve as a monument commemorating significant events or as a waymark for pilgrims. 🔹 In Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries, it is sometimes referred to as a *chedi* or a pagoda. The *chedi* is one of the many bell-shaped varieties of the stupa. 🔹 Buddhists believe that a stupa possesses a magical power for good and helps people.