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What are Buddhist stupas for?
Buddhist stupas are dome-shaped structures, often containing relics of the Buddha or other revered figures. They are places of worship and meditation, symbolising peace and the path to enlightenment. Building 108 stupas, a sacred number in Buddhism, for the new Mindfulness City signifies a spiritual foundation for its economic ambitions.
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