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The beginnings of monasteries
In the early years of Buddhism, following the practices of contemporary religions such as Hinduism and Jainism (and distinctive beliefs that never existed again), the monks engaged in an ascetic life (a routine with respect to a specific search for self of religion or spiritual goals) that envelops the country without endless homes. They were fed, dressed and hosted in the harsh atmosphere by people who want to justify themselves, who earn spiritual credit through virtuous acts. In the end, the monastic complexes were made for the monks close enough to a city with a real purpose of obtaining alms or charity from the villagers, far enough not to be disturbed in the midst of contemplation.
3.12 ELEMENTS OF BUDDHIST ARCHITECTURE
1. Stupa - The first was the stupa, an important element in Buddhist Architecture. On
an incredibly basic level, it is an internment track for the Buddha. The first stupas
contained the ashes of Buddha.
2. Vihara - Second was construction of vihara. It is Buddhist monastery, which contained a residencial camplex for the monks.
3. Chaitya - Third was the chaitya, a campaign of assembly that contained a stupa (however a discharge of relics). This has become an essential component for the monasteries in central India. The focal passage of the chaitya was designed to contemplate the circumbulation of the stupa.
3.12.1 Temple Elements of the of Buddhist Architecture
Roof shapes
Multiple levels of the roof are a basic component of the Thai temple. The use of multiple decorated levels is provided for roofs in temples, castles and open basic structures. A couple of levels are used routinely; however, some glorious temples have four. The use of multiple levels of the roof is more elegant than useful. Because the temple rooms are large, their roof regions are huge. To help the roof look, the smallest level is the largest, with a smaller focusing layer and smaller roof to finish everything. Multiple levels in each roof: a roof with two layers can have 2-4 breaks in each level.
