Buddhist Institutional Architecture

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2013

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ID: ART_ARC_2013_18 Ref: Standard Educational Reference

Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?

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In Buddhist architecture, a Chaitya is a place of worship containing a stupa, while a Vihara is a monastery where monks reside.

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