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Information About Stupas

For Students 9th - 10th
A site concerning stupas, some ancient, some recently constructed. Describes the importance of the stupa in Buddhist worship.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Jatakas: The Many Lives of Buddha as Bodhisattva

For Students 9th - 10th
Jatakas reached the laity and monks through art, which proved to be a powerful tool in communicating Buddhist tenets and philosophy to a wide public. View examples of their art and read about their famous tales including the Great Monkey...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Images of Enlightenment: Aniconic vs Iconic Depictions of Buddha

For Students 9th - 10th
Some of the earliest depictions of the Buddha reaching enlightenment appear as sculptural friezes on the exterior of sacred Buddhist monuments known as stupas. View pictures of these friezes and read the history of Prince Siddhartha in...
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Buddha Dharma Education Association

Buddha Net: Stupas

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of Buddhist stupas, their different types, and their history and origins.
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On the Matrix: Nepal

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a page with photographs of Stupas in Nepal. Provides some history on these holy sites.