Tampitaviharas of Sri Lanka: Elevated Image-Houses in Buddhist Architecture

The Ṭämpiṭavihāras of Sri Lanka is a Buddhist architectural practice from pre-modern Sri Lanka, focusing on constructing Buddha image-houses on elevated wooden platforms supported by stone pillars. This tradition existed from the thirteenth to the nineteenth centuries and is an exceptional type of image-house due to its complex architectural conception of the Buddhist worldview and soteriology. This book examines the significant aspects of Ṭämpiṭavihāra architecture and documents some of the distinctive examples with an analysis of their design and symbolic content.

Format: Hardback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2021
Publisher: Anthem Press

The Ṭämpiṭavihāras of Sri Lanka, a captivating exploration of pre-modern Buddhist architectural practices, delves into the construction of Buddha image-houses on elevated wooden platforms, intricately supported by stone pillars. As a bastion of Buddhism, Sri Lanka boasts a profound heritage of erecting Buddha image-houses, with their origins dating back to the fifth century. However, the Ṭämpiṭavihāra tradition, a unique and remarkable phenomenon, flourished only from the thirteenth to the nineteenth centuries. This exceptional architectural style stands out not only for its temporal distinction and innovative construction techniques but also for its intricate architectural interpretation of the Buddhist worldview and soteriology. In this comprehensive book, we delve into the profound aspects of Ṭämpiṭavihāra architecture, showcasing a selection of remarkable examples through meticulous analysis of their architectural design and symbolic significance.

The Ṭämpiṭavihāras of Sri Lanka, a captivating exploration of pre-modern Buddhist architectural practices, delves into the construction of Buddha image-houses on elevated wooden platforms, intricately supported by stone pillars. As a bastion of Buddhism, Sri Lanka boasts a profound heritage of erecting Buddha image-houses, with their origins dating back to the fifth century. However, the Ṭämpiṭavihāra tradition, a unique and remarkable phenomenon, flourished only from the thirteenth to the nineteenth centuries. This exceptional architectural style stands out not only for its temporal distinction and innovative construction techniques but also for its intricate architectural interpretation of the Buddhist worldview and soteriology. In this comprehensive book, we delve into the profound aspects of Ṭämpiṭavihāra architecture, showcasing a selection of remarkable examples through meticulous analysis of their architectural design and symbolic significance.

The Ṭämpiṭavihāras of Sri Lanka, a captivating exploration of pre-modern Buddhist architectural practices, delves into the construction of Buddha image-houses on elevated wooden platforms, intricately supported by stone pillars. As a bastion of Buddhism, Sri Lanka boasts a profound heritage of erecting Buddha image-houses, with their origins dating back to the fifth century. However, the Ṭämpiṭavihāra tradition, a unique and remarkable phenomenon, flourished only from the thirteenth to the nineteenth centuries. This exceptional architectural style stands out not only for its temporal distinction and innovative construction techniques but also for its intricate architectural interpretation of the Buddhist worldview and soteriology. In this comprehensive book, we delve into the profound aspects of Ṭämpiṭavihāra architecture, showcasing a selection of remarkable examples through meticulous analysis of their architectural design and symbolic significance.

Weight: 708g
Dimension: 218 x 281 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785277498