Significance of Monument
The term Monument, as explained by Kavya, signifies important structures and commemorative pieces associated with historical or cultural events, known as caitya. In the context of Mahayana, Monument refers to historical artifacts tied to stories of dragons and their interactions with the Buddha, as well as structures built to honor the Buddha and his teachings, highlighting respect and the pursuit of enlightenment.1
Synonyms: Memorial, Statue, Landmark, Tribute, Edifice, Marker, Obelisk, Shrine
In Dutch: Monument; In Finnish: Monumentti; In Spanish: Monumento
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Buddhist concept of 'Monument'
In Buddhism, a Monument signifies structures honoring the Buddha and his teachings, embodying respect and enlightenment. It also includes historical artifacts linked to dragons, reflecting their narratives with the Buddha.
Significance in Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism):
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From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) Historical artifacts related to the stories of dragons and their interactions with the Buddha.[1]
Plural form: Monuments.