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http://hdl.handle.net/2440/115702| Type: | Theses |
| Title: | Recommendations and guidelines for designing Vietnamese Buddhist temples in Australia |
| Author: | Nguyen, Thanh Cong |
| Issue Date: | 1995 |
| School/Discipline: | Dept. of Architecture |
| Abstract: | This thesis examines the design of Buddhist temples in traditional Vietnamese style and characteristics within the context of the Australian environment. The legends of the Buddha and his teaching are described with regard to the symbolism in temple components and the meaning of temple form. Buddhist temple architecture in Asia is examined. The study also compares Vietnamese pagodas with temples in China. |
| Dissertation Note: | Thesis (M.Arch.) -- University of Adelaide, Dept. of Architecture, 1995 |
| Keywords: | Architecture, Buddhist -- Australia; Architecture, Buddhist -- Vietnam; Buddhism; Temples, Buddhist -- Australia; Temples, Buddhist -- Vietnam |
| Provenance: | This electronic version is made publicly available by the University of Adelaide in accordance with its open access policy for student theses. Copyright in this thesis remains with the author. This thesis may incorporate third party material which has been used by the author pursuant to Fair Dealing exceptions. If you are the owner of any included third party copyright material you wish to be removed from this electronic version, please complete the take down form located at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/legals |
| Appears in Collections: | Research Theses |
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