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chorten

chorten

1 9.9
A Buddhist monument used for prayer and meditation, often found in the Himalayas
  • noun
  • /ˈtʃɔːrtən/
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  • Tourists admired the intricate carvings on the chorten during their trek through the Himalayas.

Examples

  • She paused to admire the ancient chorten, which had stood for centuries as a symbol of faith.

  • The villagers gathered around the chorten to celebrate the annual festival.

  • Colorful prayer flags fluttered in the wind near the ancient chorten on the hillside.

  • The chorten stood majestically on the hill.

  • Look at that stunning chorten!

  • The pilgrims gathered around the chorten to meditate and reflect on their journey.

  • In the village, we visited a stunning chorten, decorated with colorful prayer flags.

Synonyms

pagoda
vschorten
15 6.7

A tall Asian temple with many levels and curved roofs

is a dome shaped Buddhist monument found mainly in Tibet and the Himalayas
stupa
vschorten
1 9.9

A dome-shaped Buddhist building that holds holy objects and is used for meditation

is specific to Tibet and the Himalayas rather than used widely elsewhere

Surface Forms

chorten singular
chortens plural

Etymology

Chorten comes from the Tibetan mchod rten, which literally means 'offering' and 'base', so a chorten is like an 'offering mound' or small Buddhist shrine that holds relics and is used for prayer and meditation.