Thursday, October 27, 2011
Borobudur Temple
History
Borobudur is the name of one of the Buddhist Temple which placed in Indonesia, precisely in Magelang, Central Java. Borobudur is the one of the 8th century Mahayana Buddhist monument, in 2008 Borobudur get award of the 8th wonders of the world. Borobudur is a symbolize of the Lord Buddha, A main dome, located at the center of the top platform, is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues seated inside perforated Stupa. This ancient temple also called in Indonesia as Candi, so if you called in Indonesia of Borobudur temple just called "Candi Borobudur". Evidence suggests Borobudur was abandoned following the 14th-century decline of Buddhist and Hindu kingdoms in Java, and the Javanese conversion to Islam.
In 8th century, built during the reign of Dynasty dynasty, by King Samaratungga, about the year 800 AD or the 9th century. The possibility of Borobudur temple was built around 824 AD and was completed around the year 900 AD during the reign of Queen Pramudawardhani who is the daughter of Samaratungga. While the architects who contributed to build the temple Borobudur according to the story of hereditary named Gunadharma.. Therefore, he build it. And then, in 1844 this temple was founded by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffle. Suppose, these temples is said to have meaning, each level represents the stages of human life. In accordance schools of Mahayana Buddhism, every person who wants to reach the level of the Buddha must through every level of life is.
Profile
Already several years passed, borobudur have so many turbulence, like stone inscriptions theft, earthquake, etc. But this temple is still strong during some centuries although have been passed many problem. Borobudur can phase approximately 40 kilometers from northwest of Jogjakarta. Borobudur temple is situated in the village of Borobudur, Borobudur subdistrict, Magelang regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia (about 30 km from Yogyakarta). Borobudur Temple is surrounded by Mount Merapi and Merbabu in the east, Mount Sindoro and cleft in the north, and south Menoreh mountains, and lies between the River and Elo Progo. Mount Merapi is also popular site in Indonesia. Borobudur Temple has an area of 15,129 m2, is composed of 55,000 m3 of rock, from 2 million pieces of rocks, with an average of 25 cm X 10 cm X 15 cm. Pieces of the overall length of 500 km stone by stone the overall weight of 1.3 million tonnes. The walls of the Borobudur Temple surrounded by pictures or reliefs which are a series of stories that composed in the 1460 panel. The length of each panel 2 meters. If the circuit relief is stretched so long about 3 km of relief entirely.
Facilites
Borobudur has added facilities for tourists, named borobudur International Golf & Country Club. Designed golf courses renowned golfer Douglas Duncanson of Scotland was not far from the tourist area of Borobudur temple, thus expected to encourage increased domestic tourists and foreign visits to cultural attractions. Borobudur defined by UNESCO as one of the seven wonders of the world Indonesia is a tourism icon. And also at Borobudur have 'Borobudur Hotel' for lodging for foreign tourist. 'Borobudur Hotel' is located in North Yogyakarta region or rather in Magelang Road KM 6.3 Jombor Jogjakarta which is the main route connecting the major cities as Java and also a gate line of the Golden Triangle Tour Borobudur - Prambanan - Malioboro / Kraton. Admission prices Borobudur :
Local tourist
Monday - Friday Rp 15,000 (adult) and $ 10,000 (children and students)
Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays Rp 17.500 (adult) and 11,000 (children and students)
Fitri holidays, Christmas and New Year Rp 25,000 (adult) and $ 12,500 (children and students)
Foreign tourists
USD $ 15 (adult) and USD $ 8 (children)
In 8th century, built during the reign of Dynasty dynasty, by King Samaratungga, about the year 800 AD or the 9th century. The possibility of Borobudur temple was built around 824 AD and was completed around the year 900 AD during the reign of Queen Pramudawardhani who is the daughter of Samaratungga. While the architects who contributed to build the temple Borobudur according to the story of hereditary named Gunadharma.. Therefore, he build it. And then, in 1844 this temple was founded by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffle. Suppose, these temples is said to have meaning, each level represents the stages of human life. In accordance schools of Mahayana Buddhism, every person who wants to reach the level of the Buddha must through every level of life is.
- Kamadhatu, the base of Borobudur temple, symbolizing human beings that are still bound by lust.
- Rupadhatu, four levels above it, symbolizing human beings that have set themselves free from lust but still tied to appearance and shape. At that level, put a statue of Buddha is open.
- Arupadhatu, three levels above where Buddha placed inside perforated stupa. It symbolizes man who was freed from lust, appearance, and shape.
- Arupa, the very top that symbolizes nirvana, where Buddha is residing.
ProfileAlready several years passed, borobudur have so many turbulence, like stone inscriptions theft, earthquake, etc. But this temple is still strong during some centuries although have been passed many problem. Borobudur can phase approximately 40 kilometers from northwest of Jogjakarta. Borobudur temple is situated in the village of Borobudur, Borobudur subdistrict, Magelang regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia (about 30 km from Yogyakarta). Borobudur Temple is surrounded by Mount Merapi and Merbabu in the east, Mount Sindoro and cleft in the north, and south Menoreh mountains, and lies between the River and Elo Progo. Mount Merapi is also popular site in Indonesia. Borobudur Temple has an area of 15,129 m2, is composed of 55,000 m3 of rock, from 2 million pieces of rocks, with an average of 25 cm X 10 cm X 15 cm. Pieces of the overall length of 500 km stone by stone the overall weight of 1.3 million tonnes. The walls of the Borobudur Temple surrounded by pictures or reliefs which are a series of stories that composed in the 1460 panel. The length of each panel 2 meters. If the circuit relief is stretched so long about 3 km of relief entirely.
Facilites
Borobudur has added facilities for tourists, named borobudur International Golf & Country Club. Designed golf courses renowned golfer Douglas Duncanson of Scotland was not far from the tourist area of Borobudur temple, thus expected to encourage increased domestic tourists and foreign visits to cultural attractions. Borobudur defined by UNESCO as one of the seven wonders of the world Indonesia is a tourism icon. And also at Borobudur have 'Borobudur Hotel' for lodging for foreign tourist. 'Borobudur Hotel' is located in North Yogyakarta region or rather in Magelang Road KM 6.3 Jombor Jogjakarta which is the main route connecting the major cities as Java and also a gate line of the Golden Triangle Tour Borobudur - Prambanan - Malioboro / Kraton. Admission prices Borobudur :
Local tourist
Monday - Friday Rp 15,000 (adult) and $ 10,000 (children and students)
Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays Rp 17.500 (adult) and 11,000 (children and students)
Fitri holidays, Christmas and New Year Rp 25,000 (adult) and $ 12,500 (children and students)
Foreign tourists
USD $ 15 (adult) and USD $ 8 (children)
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