Borobudur is the name of a Buddhist temple located in Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Location
of the temple is approximately 100 km southwest of Semarang, 86 miles
to the west of Surakarta, and 40 km northwest of Yogyakarta. Shaped stupa temple was founded by the Mahayana Buddhists around the year 800's AD during the reign of Sailendra dynasty. This
monument comprises six square terraces on which there are three
circular courtyard, the walls are decorated with original 2672 relief
panels and 504 Buddha statues there. [1] The main stupa in the middle of
the biggest teletak once crowned this building, surrounded by three
rows of circular 72 perforated
stupa in which there are statues of buddha sitting cross-legged in the
lotus position perfectly with the mudra (hand gesture) Dharmachakra
mudra (turning the wheel of dharma).
This monument is a model of the universe and built as a shrine to venerate the Buddha as well as serves as a place of pilgrimage to lead mankind to switch from natural lust to enlightenment and wisdom according to the teachings of Buddha. [2] The pilgrims enter through the east side start at the base of the temple ritual walking encircling this sacred building in a clockwise direction, while continuing to go up to the next steps through the three levels of the realm in Buddhist cosmology. The third level is Kamadhatu (the realm of lust), Rupadhatu (tangible realm), and Arupadhatu (intangible realm). In this journey of pilgrims walking through a series of hallways and stairs to see no less than 1460 beautiful relief panels are engraved on the walls and balustrades.
According to historical evidence, Borobudur was abandoned in the 14th century as the weakening influence of Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms in Java and started the influence of Islam. [3] The world is aware of the existence of this building since it was discovered in 1814 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who was then as Governor-General of British control over Java. Since then it has undergone a series of Borobudur rescue and restoration efforts. Largest restoration project was held in the period 1975 to 1982 the efforts of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and UNESCO, and historic sites in the list of World Heritage Sites. [4]
Borobudur is still used as a place of religious pilgrimage; each year Buddhists who come from all over Indonesia and abroad gather at Borobudur to commemorate Vesak Trisuci. In the world of tourism, tourism Borobudur is Indonesia's single most visited tourist.
This monument is a model of the universe and built as a shrine to venerate the Buddha as well as serves as a place of pilgrimage to lead mankind to switch from natural lust to enlightenment and wisdom according to the teachings of Buddha. [2] The pilgrims enter through the east side start at the base of the temple ritual walking encircling this sacred building in a clockwise direction, while continuing to go up to the next steps through the three levels of the realm in Buddhist cosmology. The third level is Kamadhatu (the realm of lust), Rupadhatu (tangible realm), and Arupadhatu (intangible realm). In this journey of pilgrims walking through a series of hallways and stairs to see no less than 1460 beautiful relief panels are engraved on the walls and balustrades.
According to historical evidence, Borobudur was abandoned in the 14th century as the weakening influence of Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms in Java and started the influence of Islam. [3] The world is aware of the existence of this building since it was discovered in 1814 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who was then as Governor-General of British control over Java. Since then it has undergone a series of Borobudur rescue and restoration efforts. Largest restoration project was held in the period 1975 to 1982 the efforts of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and UNESCO, and historic sites in the list of World Heritage Sites. [4]
Borobudur is still used as a place of religious pilgrimage; each year Buddhists who come from all over Indonesia and abroad gather at Borobudur to commemorate Vesak Trisuci. In the world of tourism, tourism Borobudur is Indonesia's single most visited tourist.
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