The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (2120 page)
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S
ñch
.
ñch.A Buddhist religious centre in Central India, consisting of a number of
st
pas
,
vih
ras
, and temples. It is also known as Caityagiri. The most important building in terms of size and artistic merit is the Great St
pa, the core of which dates from the time of
A
oka
. The remains of an unusual free-standing
caitya
hall dating from Gupta times (320–630 CE) has recently been found at S
ñch
.
st
pas,
vih
ras, and temples. It is also known as Caityagiri. The most important building in terms of size and artistic merit is the Great St
pa, the core of which dates from the time ofA
oka. The remains of an unusual free-standing
caitya
hall dating from Gupta times (320–630 CE) has recently been found at S
ñch.San-chiao
(Chin., ‘three ways’). The three major religions/philosophies of China: Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist.
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