ART 275 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Drawa, Jokhang, Taoism
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Who converted the king of sri lanka to buddhism, and brought a branch of the bodhi tree?) Ashoka sent son (mahinda thero) and daughter (sanghamitta) to convert to buddhism. They took part of bodhi tree with them and planted it in anuradhapura. It was the oldest human planted living tree in the world. Ruwawelisaya stupa (location, founder; compare its form to indian stupas- their similarities and differences) Built by king dutugemunu to commemorate victory of tamil kings. Indian stupas both have harmikas, chattras, and yastis. Indian temples had toranas (gates), and vedikas (fences or railings). Angkor thom (location, founder, its form and symbolism; lokeshvara) It is very large and enclosed by a huge wall. Symbolism: bayon temple with monks represents mystical mount meru (world mountain). Big face with gentle lips may represent him. He sees in all directions and eminates compassion. Buddha & lokeshvara (avalokiteshvara) are divine prototypes of the king. Borobudur, its form, symbolism, how it was used.
