Zhangjia Living Buddha Stupa, Buddhist stupa in Beitou District, Taiwan
The Zhangjia Living Buddha Stupa is a traditional Buddhist monument in Beitou that preserves sacred relics within its stone structure. The exterior displays classical Buddhist design features and decorative patterns characteristic of this religious architecture.
The stupa was built in 1959 as a memorial for a prominent Tibetan Buddhist teacher and leader. Its construction followed significant events in the previous decade that led to establishing this religious monument.
The monument reflects a bridge between Taiwanese and Tibetan Buddhist practices in the same location. Visitors can see how reverence for a respected spiritual teacher from afar took physical form in this island community.
The stupa sits near the main temple grounds and is accessible via a dedicated pathway. Visitors can perform traditional clockwise circumambulation around the structure.
The cremation of the respected master produced thousands of small crystal relics that were later enshrined within this monument. These remains hold special significance in the practice of veneration by those who visit.
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