Kot, Chedi, Phop
Kot is a traditional Thai funerary urn (often ornate) used to hold ashes or remains. An ash urn comes in various shapes such as round or octagonal and has a lid with a finial. It is used to contain the bones/cremated remains of the deceased after cremation.
Chedi is a Buddhist structure built for reverence and remembrance. It typically resembles a mound or an inverted bowl with a pointed spire. Inside, it may enshrine sacred items such as the Buddha’s relics, ashes, or Buddha images, serving as a reminder of the Buddha and his teachings.
Chedi is a Buddhist structure built for reverence and remembrance. It typically resembles a mound or an inverted bowl with a pointed spire. Inside, it may enshrine sacred items such as the Buddha’s relics, ashes, or Buddha images, serving as a reminder of the Buddha and his teachings.
Chedis are classified into four main types:
Relic stupas: enshrine bodily relics of the Buddha or sacred relics.
Commemorative/usage stupas: associated with places or objects the Buddha used.
Dhamma stupas: represent or enshrine the Dhamma/teachings.
Uddesika stupas: built as a representation or memorial such as Buddha images.
Relic stupas: enshrine bodily relics of the Buddha or sacred relics.
Commemorative/usage stupas: associated with places or objects the Buddha used.
Dhamma stupas: represent or enshrine the Dhamma/teachings.
Uddesika stupas: built as a representation or memorial such as Buddha images.
Phop (pronounced pha-op) is a small, footed container with a lid and finial, often made from precious metals (gold or silver) or turned wood. It is used to keep important items such as relics, fragrances, or sacred amulets, and signifies refinement and importance in religious rites or in safeguarding valuables.
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