Borobudur, Java, Indonesia. Stupas on the upper level of the temple. The diamond-shaped holes symbolize passions that linger as men rise to Nirvana.

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On the next higher terrace the holes in the stupas are square, symbolizing the overcoming of passions as one approaches Nirvana.

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Location: Borobudur, Java, Indonesia
Photo credit: © Charles O. Cecil / Alamy / Afripics
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