HISTORIC BACKGROUND OF THE MAHABODHI COMPLEX IN THE CONTEXT OF BUDDHISTS VIEWS
Barakhoyeva Anastasia Alexandrovna
Post-graduate student, Museum Management and Touristic Guiding Department, St. Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts
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Abstract: The article analyzes the background and historical context of the Mahabodhi architectural complex, which was built on the site of Buddha Shakyamuni enlightenment. The Mahabpdhi temple is considered to be not only an architecture masterpiece but also as a palace-mandala projection, representing Buddhas deepest realization.
Key words: Buddhist philosophy, cognitive process, historical context, meditation, architecture, art.