Borobudur was built in about 750 AD and estimated to be completed in 825 AD during the reign of the Sailendra dynasty, while the construction itself was designed by the architect at that time a man named Ghunadarma (present Ghunadarma be made one of the names of universities in Indonesia ).
This monument consists of six square terraces on which there are three circular courtyard, the walls are decorated with original reliefdan panel 2672 are 504 statues of Buddha relief Buddha.Borobudur have the most complete collection in the world. The main stupa in the middle teletak once crowned this building, surrounded by three rows of circular 72 perforated stupas in which there is a statue of Buddha sitting cross-legged in the lotus position perfectly with mudra (hand gesture) Dharmachakra mudra (turning the wheel of dharma).
This monument is a model of the universe and was built as a shrine to honor Buddha also functions as a place of pilgrimage to lead mankind to switch from natural lust to enlightenment and wisdom according to the teachings of Buddha. The pilgrims enter through the east side begin at the base of the temple ritual by walking encircle this sacred building clockwise, while continuing to ascend to the next steps through the three levels of the realm in Buddhist cosmology. The three levels it is Kāmadhātu (the realm of lust), Rupadhatu (the realm of intangibles), and Arupadhatu (the realm of the intangible). In this journey the pilgrim goes through a series of hallways and staircases with no less than 1,460 witnessed the beautiful relief panels carved on the walls and balustrades.
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According to historical evidence, Borobudur was abandoned in the 14th century as the weakening of the influence of Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms in Java as well as begin the influence of Islam. The world began to realize the existence of this building since it was discovered in 1814 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who was then serving as the British Governor General of Java. Since then Borobudur has suffered a series of rescue and restoration efforts. The restoration project was held in the period 1975 to 1982 for the efforts of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and UNESCO, and the historical sites included in the list of World Heritage Sites.
Borobudur temple site itself is located in the district of Borobudur, about 3 km from the city Mungkid (capital city of Magelang, Central Java). System terraced pyramid structure of the composition of andesite stone blocks that interlock. The size of the base area 123 × 123 meters, 35 meters high now, the original height of 42 meters (including chattra).
With the size of the Buddhist temple of Borobudur became the largest and most complete relief of the world was included in the Guinness Book of Records.
In today Borobudur is still used as a place of religious ceremonies Buddhists, especially on the day of the Buddhists, such as ritual celebration of Vesak and is still considered as a sacred place for the followers of the Buddhist teachings, many pilgrims who came from all over Indonesia and even Buddhists around the world. in addition to the Borobudur temple is also at present into tourist attraction most visited by tourists inside and outside the country as well as cultural and historical research center. Awesome.,
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