What was the original function of a pagoda in Japanese Buddhist architecture?

A) Serve as hall for readings of scripture
B) Shelter the image of the Buddha and attendants
C) Provide a monumental entrance gateway
D) House relics of the Buddha

Pagoda

An East Asian tower, usually associated with a Buddhist temple, having a multiplicity of winged eaves; thought to be derived from the Indian stupa.

Japanese Buddhist Architecture

Characterized by specific structures designed for Buddhist worship and monastic life in Japan, including pagodas, temples, and monasteries, reflecting unique adaptations of Chinese and Korean Buddhist influences.

House Relics

Objects of religious, cultural, or historical significance preserved within a house, often associated with saints or religious figures.