Borobudur is the biggest temple in Indonesia. Borobudur temple is
located in Magelang, Central Java, in addition of being a famous
tourist attraction, this temple also becomes a center of worship for
Buddhists in Indonesia, especially at every celebration of Waisak.
Borobudur temple is also known as "Monastery in the hills'' because it lies in the hills.
The
temple was built around 800 BC or 9th century it has been established
as one of the cultural heritage of UNESCO and it does not only makes
proud for all people in Indonesia but also throughout the world. This
Buddhist temple has 1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha effigies.
Borobudur was built by Samaratungga,
one king of Old Mataram Kingdom, Sailendra descendants.
Gunadarma is the architect of record as someone who is successfully built this temple.
The
base of Borobudur, called Kamadhatu, symbolizing human beings that are
still bound by lust. Four levels mentioned above represents Rupadhatu,
humans who have set themselves free from lust but still tied to
appearance and shape.
Borobudur temple as a whole has ten levels consisting of six levels of a square,
circular
level three circular and a main stupa as a peak. At every level there
are several stupas. Altogether there are 72 domes besides the main
stupa. In every stupa there is a statue of Buddha.
On the wall there is a wall relief of Borobudur temple which tells of
a
legendary story of Ramayana. In addition, there are relief panels
describing the condition of society at that time. All relief panels in
Borobudur temple reflect the teachings of the Buddha. Hence, this
temple functions as educating media for people who want to learn Buddhism
With all the grandeur and mystery that is only natural that every person from around the world want to visit Borobudur.
Borobudur
is the excellence and evidence of human intelligence has ever made in
Indonesia. It also became the cultural attractions and major in
Indonesia instead of Bali and Jakarta.
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