The stupa that represents the Buddhist universe is a Buddhist sanctuary. It is a hill-like or hemispherical structure containing relics, sometimes square and sometimes circular, with towers or steps on the capital. Each peak or step represents a heaven.
The top part is a point believed to be the highest peak of Mount Sumeru, a mythical mountain where bodhichitta* is lost in sunya*. It is used as a place for meditation. A related architectural term is chaitya, a prayer hall or temple containing a stupa.
*Boddhichitta = ("enlightenment mind" or "the thought of awakening") is the mind (chitta) directed with wisdom toward awakening (boddhi).
*Sunya = emptiness
You can use this stupa for many different purposes, such as yoga, meditation sessions, various Buddhist festivals and even as a precious interior decoration.
The crystal gives clear thoughts and positive energy.
Small Copper, Crystal and Gem Chaitya
Copper sheet and crystal, decorated with filigree, silver plated, set with turquoise, lapis lazuli and coral.
