Glossary · V
Vihara
Also called viharas
A Buddhist monastery, typically a square hall surrounded by monks’ cells.
Where it appears in the book
In the chapters South and Southeast Asia.
A feature of Buddhist India architecture.
Nearby in the glossary
Vastu · Vastu Purusha Mandala · Vedika · Veranda · Villa · Vimana · Volute · Voussoir