Do You See What I See Worksheet D

Worksheet 1D Do You See What I See? Project Instructions

Directions: 1) Your assigned Buddhist art form is the stupa. 2) Visit the websites from the resource list below to find examples and descriptions of Buddhist stupa. Start with the websites that give general information on symbolism in Buddhist art, then find examples of the art form. 3) Based on your observations and reading, answer the questions on Worksheet 2D. 4) Prepare a PowerPoint presentation containing the following components: 3 or more images of the examples of the art form including text explanations about the art form and the symbolism used. Use your research sheet as a guide for which facts you would select. 5) Present your slide show to the class. 6) Small group discussion: observations about Buddhist art and use of symbolism.

Worksheet 2D Do You See What I See? Research Sheet

Part 1: Answer the following questions: 1. What is a stupa? 2. What are the components of a stupa and what does each represent? 3. What are the Eight Auspicious Symbols? 4. What do colors on a stupa (if color is used) represent? 5. How are stupas used? 6. What do the first four steps represent? Part 2: Translating the Images Once you have a basic guide of the symbols, you will need to find three or more images of stupas. For each image, answer the following questions: 1) Where (and when) did this stupa originate? 2) What materials are used in the construction of the stupa? 3) Using the symbols you found in Part 1, what story does this stupa tell the viewer? Part 3: Power Point Since you will show the class what you have found about symbolism in Buddhist art, you will need to create a slide show of images and explanations. Your presentation should have at least 3 images of stupa as well as slides to explain the symbolism of each. Consider using Autoshape arrows and textboxes to insert commentary about the different features of the Buddhist stupas.

Worksheet 3D Do You See What I See? Buddhist Stupas Hotlist

Use the following websites as the basis of your research.

Symbolism in Buddhist Art Buddha Net This website provides background on several different aspects of Buddhist art, including mudras (hand gestures) the wheel of dharma, and the lotus flower.  Symbols in Buddhist Art This graduate student created website provides visuals to highlight the eight auspicious symbols, the lotus flower, and hand gestures. A quick ready to use reference.  Images of Buddha This website contains images of Buddha as well as explanations of Buddhist sculpture. You can find the definition of Lakshana here.  Antique Zen This commercial website provides historical information about Buddhist art as well as a glossary of Buddhas.  About.com This website provides a glossary of Buddhist art related terms and brief explanations of the symbolisms

Buddhist Stupas Symbolic Meaning of Stupas This website will give you a concise breakdown of many symbolic features found in stupas. Buddhist Art and Architecture: Symbolism of the Stupa This website includes images and explanations of the symbolism of stupas.

Shambhala Mountain This website features information about the construction of a stupa in Colorado. Provides an overview of symbolism in stupas.