Dagaba

/ˈdɑːɡəbə/ noun

Definition

A Buddhist shrine or temple, especially a dome-shaped structure containing Buddhist relics or serving as a place of worship.

Etymology

From Pali 'dhātu-gabbha' (relic chamber), derived from Sanskrit 'dhātu' (relic) + 'garbha' (chamber/womb), referring to the inner sacred space of a stupa.

Kelly Says

A dagaba is basically Buddhism's treasure vault—it's a building designed specifically to protect and honor sacred objects, making architecture itself part of spiritual practice!

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