Enjoy the splendor of Borobudur Temple

GRC - Borobudur is a giant monument inspired virtues that built colossal navel Java Island for over 75 years and was finished in the year 825 AD in the reign of King Smaratungga. Borobudur was buried in history for over 1,000 years before it was revealed back, restored, and is now recognized as a UNESCO's World Heritage site no. 592 and listed in Guinness World Records as the largest Buddhist archaeological sites in the world.

So far, we know of Borobudur as a magnificent historical monuments, bustling tourist attraction, and many country Indonesia. In fact, the world's largest Buddhist temple was built not just for tourism or emblem of triumph, but rather it is to pass on and preserve the noble values of virtue.

Not only the magnificent and large, wall sculptures Borobudur filled 2672 relief panels which, when arranged in rows will reach a length of 6 km! It is hailed as the largest ensemble of Buddhist reliefs and comprehensive in the world, unsurpassed in artistic value.

Reliefs carved on the walls of the temple is divided into 4 main story that is Karmawibangga, Lalita Wistara, Jataka and Awadana, and Gandawyuda. Besides tells about the life of the Buddha and his teachings, these reliefs also record the progress of the Java community at that time. Evidence that the ancestors of the Indonesian nation is an accomplished sailor and tough can be seen in 10 relief ships. One of the relief ship as a model in making replica ships that used to sail The Cinnamon Route from Java to the African continent. Currently referred to as a replica of the ship that was kept in the Borobudur Ship Museum Samudra Raksa.

To follow the flow of the fabric of the story carved on temple walls, visitors have to walk around the temple clockwise or known as circumambulation. Enter through the east door, walk clockwise to the position of the temple is always on the right, until arriving at the east stairs and stepped up to the next level. This is done repeatedly until all levels passed and is in the top of the temple-shaped stupa. At the top, lift up the view in any direction it will show a row of Menoreh Hills, Mount Sindoro, Cleft Mountain, Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu upright around the temple. The mountains and hills as if a guard that guarded existence of Borobudur Temple.

Based on the inscriptions Kayumwungan 824 dated May 26, Borobudur was built by King Samaratungga between the 8th century to the 9th century, coincided with Mendut and Pawon. The development process lasted for 75 years under the leadership of architect Gunadarma. Although not familiar with computers and other advanced equipment, Gunadarma able to implement the interlock system in the construction of the temple. A total of 60,000 cubic meters, amounting to 2,000,000 andesite stone block that was carried from Elo and Progo sculpted and assembled into a giant puzzle that covers a small hill to form Borobudur.

Borobudur not only have very high artistic value, masterpiece which became evidence of human civilization in the past is also loaded with philosophical values. Carrying the concept of mandala symbolizing the universe cosmology in Buddhism, this magnificent building is divided into three levels, namely the world desire or lust (Kamadhatu), the world of forms (rupadhatu), and a world without form (Arupadhatu). If seen from a height, like fried lotus Borobudur temple on the hill. The walls of the temple which is in Kamadatu levels and Rupadatu as flower petals, while a row of circular stupa at the Arupadatu into stamens. Parent Stupa symbolizes the Buddha, so the whole Borobudur depict Buddha sitting on lotus petals.

Enjoy the splendor of Borobudur is not just enough to walk down the hallway and go up to the top level of the temple. One thing that should not be missed is witnessing Borobudur Borobudur Sunrise and Sunset from the top of the temple. Showers of the morning sun hit the stupas and Buddha statues made of majesty and grandeur of the temple is more pronounced. While standing on top of the temple at dusk along a row of stupas and watch the sun slowly began shade will create a feeling of calm and peace.