Pagodas are Buddhist symbols found in Chinese temples and are derived from Indian ‘stupas’. In secret society initiations, miniature pagodas were used to symbolise the capture of evil spirits.
Pagoda used in the Tiandihui initiation ceremony
Pagodas are Buddhist symbols found in Chinese temples and are derived from Indian ‘stupas’. In secret society initiations, miniature pagodas were used to symbolise the capture of evil spirits.
