The Buddhist stupa is one of the unique creations of Buddhists of the Tibetan tradition, which was erected on the island of Khortytsia in accordance with all Tibetan traditions.
About the place
This small structure (about 4 m high) is located in a private area owned by one of the local followers of the Buddhist teachings. A symbolism of the stupa is strictly defined, it consists of 5 elements - the top and 4 sides. In nature, they represent a harmonious union of space - the top, fire, water, air, earth. Many people who participated in construction, have faith in Buddhism. They believe one can join the action of stupa by touching and passing it the way the sun passes every day, exactly 108 times. Each year the number of people coming to stupa grows. A lot of people do yoga near it, and believe it gives them health and strengthens chakras. Stupa is located about half an hour's walk from the railway station "Zaporizʹka Sich". A structure may become another attraction of the island of Khortytsa, that was recognized as the winner of Ukrainian competition "7 Wonders of Ukraine".
