Pra Maha Stupa Chaitya Design guideline

Abstract

This paper has two objectives. The first objective is to understand the design concepts of Pra Maha Stupa Pagoda in Buddhism principles, which view a stupa as a place that has been designed to provide a spiritual space that encourages human beings to comprehend their life paths towards nirvana. The second objective is to identify and analyze the design concepts of Pra Maha Stupa Pagoda as the spiritual center, serving as a place to cultivate peaceful mind, concentration, and wisdom with connection to the development of human body and mind. These can be done on the basis of the three studies (Tri Sikkha) principle encompassing morality, concentration, and wisdom. The principle also refers to the noble path, an essence part of the Four Noble Truths. The pagoda also carries symbolic meaning to serve Buddhists and people worldwide. Furthermore, it has been created to serve suitable life and function as a sacred place to fulfill spiritual needs to calm minds and to promote consciousness. The pagoda is also designed to concur with natural ways of living and spiritual development towards happiness, calmness and enlightenment.