Statues of Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) and Padmasambhava with a Tibetan-styled chorten in center, seen here in a Nepalese village
The basic structure of a Chorten consist of a square foundation symbolizing the earth, a dome symbolizing water and 13 tapering steps of enlightenment symbolizing the element of fire. These steps lead to a stylized parasol, the symbol of wind, which is topped in the ethereal sphere by the well-known 'twin-symbol' uniting sun and moon, which is the shimmering crown of the Chorten.
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Location: Nepal
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