Definition
dagoba
noun
- A Buddhist shrine or temple, typically dome-shaped, built as a monument or reliquary.
Usage: Also called a stupa; common in South and Southeast Asian Buddhism; The term is used primarily in historical and religious contexts
Examples
- The ancient dagoba in Sri Lanka stands as a testament to Buddhist architecture.
- Pilgrims visited the dagoba to pay their respects at the sacred shrine.
- The dagoba's golden dome gleamed in the afternoon sunlight.
- Many dagobas were constructed during the reign of King Ashoka.
- The intricate carvings on the dagoba depicted scenes from Buddhist texts.