BOROBUDUR

BOROBUDUR

This is the largest Buddhist temple in the world that stands like a giant puzzle. Composed of 2 million blocks of volcanic stone, sculpted in such a way so as to interlock with each other. Borobudur temple-like building the pyramid of Cheops in Egypt Gizeh, the difference, Borobudur has kepunden staircase pattern.

Borobodur temple is the largest Buddhist monument in the world. Built during King Samaratungga of Wangsa dynasty in 824. Borobudur was built 300 years before Angkor Wat in Cambodia and 400 years before the great cathedrals of Europe.

Borobudur has an area of ​​123x123 m² with 504 Buddha statues, stupas overlay 72 and 1 main stupa. Gupta beraksitektur form this temple that reflects the influence of India. After a visit here you will understand why Borobudur has appeal for visitors and an icon of Indonesia's cultural heritage.

International agencies of the United Nations recognizes as well that UNESCO praised the Borobudur Temple as one of the largest Buddhist monument in the world. In this temple there in 2672 relief panels that when arranged in rows, the length reaches 6 km. Ensemble relief is the most complete in the world and incomparable artistic value and each scene is a complete masterpiece. 

Since the middle of the 9th century until the early 11th century, Borobudur became a Buddhist pilgrim from China, India, Tibet, and Cambodia. Borobudur became one of the most important historical traces in the development of human civilization. Pomp and grandeur of Borobudur temple architecture is marvelous world treasure and priceless. 

Borobudur consists of 1460 relief panels and 504 stupas but actually there are 160 panels are intentionally dumped at the very bottom, contains scenes Silk Karmawibhangga (causation). There is also stating that the accumulation of the lower part to strengthen the foundations early on found has been severely damaged.

 Borobudur was built for 75 years under the leadership of architect Gunadarma with 60,000 cubic meters of volcanic rock from Elo and Progo River, located about 2 km east of the temple. At that time not yet known and the metric system unit of length used to build the temple of Borobudur is a tuning calculated by spreading the thumb and middle finger, or measure the length of hair from the forehead to the base of the chin.

Based on the inscriptions Karangtengah and Kahulunan, historian JG de Casparis estimates Borobudur is the founder of the ancient Mataram kings of the Sailendra dynasty named Samaratungga, and building this temple around 824 AD The huge building will be completed at the time of her daughter, Queen Pramudawardhani. Borobudur construction is expected to take half a century.

Initially, the temple was thought to be a place of worship. J.G. de Casparis estimates that Bhumi Sambhāra Bhudhāra in Sanskrit means "Hill set ten levels boddhisattwa virtue", is the original name of Borobudur. Most historians also stating that the name of Borobudur comes from the Sanskrit is "Vihara Buddha Uhr" meaning "Buddhist Monastery on the Mount".

The temple is located in Central Java, on a hilltop overlooking lush rice fields in the hills tenuous. Coverage area is very large, measuring 123 x 123 meters. Borobudur turns built on an ancient lake. In the past, the region is the estuary of the various streams. Because the deposition of lava buried later become plains. At the end of the eighth century, King Samaratungga of Wangsa dynasty then build Borobudur led by architect named Gunadharma hinggga completion of year 746 Saka or 824 AD.

 Borobudur Temple building area of ​​15,129 m² which is composed of 55,000 m³ of stone, consists of 2 million pieces of rocks. The average stone size of 25 x 10 x 15 cm. Long pieces of rock as a whole of 500 km with a total weight of 1.3 million tons of rock. The walls of the Borobudur temple surrounded by pictures or reliefs which is a series of stories that terususun in the 1460 panel. The length of each panel 2 meters. So if a series of reliefs that unfolded then more or less long relief totaled 3 km. The temple has 10 levels, where the rate of 1-6 square, while the rate of 7-10 round. Statues located around the temple buildings totaling 504 units. Meanwhile, the temple high above the ground until the end of the main stupa was 42 meters, 34.5 meters but now lives after being struck by lightning. The top-level to-10 contained a large stupa diameter 9.90 m, with a height of 7 m.

Architecture and building stone temple is truly incomparable. This temple was built without using cement. The structure as a whole row of lego mutually reinforce and made simultaneously without the slightest glue.

Sir Thomas Stanford Raffles found in 1814 Borobudur in damaged condition and ordered that the site be cleaned and studied thoroughly. Borobudur existence was already known locals in the 18th century where previously buried material of Mount Merapi.

Borobudur restoration project on a large scale and then starting from 1905 until 1910. With the help of UNESCO, the second restoration to rescue Borobudur was carried out from August 1913 until 1983. The temple has remained strong even during the ten centuries unkempt.

In the 1970s the Indonesian Government and UNESCO worked together to restore the grandeur of Borobudur. Improvements made take eight years to complete and today Borobudur is one of the wonders and treasures precious Indonesia and the world.

 Various sciences involved in the reconstruction effort conducted by the Borobudur Temple Teodhorus van Erp in 1911, Prof. Dr. C. Coremans 1956, and Prof.Ir. Roosseno 1971. We should appreciate their efforts to lead the restoration of the temple in view of the constraints and difficulties faced not easy. 1991 finally Borobudur designated as World Heritage by UNESCO.

 Borobudur temple is decorated with carvings on the stone reliefs representing an overview of the life of Buddha. Archaeologists claim that the temple of Borobudur has 1,460 series of reliefs along the walls and platforms. Relief is the most complete and largest in the world so incomparable artistic value. Reading of the stories these reliefs always begins and ends on the east side of the gate in each level. The story begins from the left and ends on the right gate.

This monument is a holy place and the Buddhist pilgrimage. Ten levels of the temple symbolize the three divisions of the Buddhist cosmic system. When you start the journey they pass through the temple grounds to get to the top, they will pass through three levels of cosmology Buddhist and is essentially a "clone" of the universe according to Buddhist teachings consists of three major parts, namely: (1) Kamadhatu or world of desire; (2) Rupadhatu or shaped world; and (3) Arupadhatu or formless world.

The entire monument itself resembles a giant stupa, but seen from above form a mandala. Great stupa at the top of the temple is located 40 meters above the ground. The main dome is surrounded by 72 Buddha statue inside perforated stupa.

ACTIVITIES

CULINARY, SHOP, ACCOMMODATION, ACTIVITIES

CULINARY

Sekar Kedaton

www.sekar-kedhaton.com

Jalan Tegal Gendu No. 28 kotagede 55 173

Tel: (074) 386 868

Highway Borobudur Km 2.5 Mungkid 56 551, Central Java

Tel: (0293) 5580 508

Is one of the greatest restaurants in Yogyakarta where you can enjoy the unique atmosphere of Java, including Java and ethnic decoration gamelan musical accompaniment along with the puppet. This place serves a buffet menu, barbeque, and stall. Taste the chicken soup Bandengan, timlo soup, or roast chicken miroso delights. This restaurant has a waitress who is able to speak several foreign languages, the friendliness and warmth of their greetings seyum will make you feel comfortable and relaxed, and then go home with a smile and a full stomach.

 SHOPPING

Not long after you leave the Borobudur Temple, existing merchants who peddle wares though the place was not an official place to sell souvenirs. Souvenirs being sold is the result of local crafts such as ornaments statue, a replica of Borobudur or Prambanan, batik bags, T-shirts, trinkets such as bracelets, necklaces, hair tie, and others. The goods are sold at very varied. For example, for an ornate replica of Borobudur for Rp20.000,00 but with the ability to bargain then you will get a reasonable price.

ACCOMMODATION

Because Borobudur is only an hour's drive from Yogyakarta, many visitors choose to stay here, where there are many modest hotels and five-star hotel. Please see our Travel Directory to search for hotels in Yogyakarta.

For visitors who want to stay as close as possible to the temple of Borobudur then there are other accommodation options. Amanjiwo Hotel is a magnificent building and a tourist attraction that has its own charm. This luxury hotel offers exclusive rooms with private pools. The hotel is located only 3 km to the south Amanjiwo.

Alternatively there is the hotel which is perched on a beautiful plateau near Magelang. Hotels in Magelang about 20 km north of Borobudur. One of the most impressive in this area is Losari Coffee Plantation offers villa-style accommodation porch overlooking a beautiful view of the volcano.

Plataran Borobudur Resort and SpaDusin Tanjungan, Borobudur, Magelang, Java Tengahwww.plataranborobudur.comMerupakan one of the best resorts and spas in the area of ​​Borobudur. Providing private service spa, Javanese scrubs, hazelnut message, purification ritual.Makanan in the restaurant serves culinary delights ranging from Bouillabaise Marseille, in the form of French food processed fresh fish mixed with sauce rouille, aioli and garlic crispi.

The hotel provides Sunrise at Borobudur tour packages including breakfast, afternoon tea Sunset, until the moonlight romantic dinner. While the villas are rented begin dr Rp 2 million to Rp 5 million.

ACTIVITIES

To understand more about Borobudur and stone look in more detail then you can join a tour or hire a licensed tourist guides.

Explore the overall relief at Borobudur Mahayana Buddhism which reflects where getting to the top is getting symbolizes the level of perfection. The bottom or Kamadhatu fully describe the behavior of anger and lust that causes a person to enter hell. The middle section includes four levels of called Rapadhatu, a man freed from lust and worldly things. While the top section includes three circular terraces that lead to the center of the dome called Arupadhatu or where the gods dwell (nirvana).

Actually, there is relief Karmawibhangga buried in the ground and describes actions mansia who follow their lusts, such as gossiping, kill, torture, and rape. In fact, there are also scenes of sex in various positions. The opinions stated that the stockpiled relief because it was considered not appropriate display but some are of the opinion this closure is solely for the sake of the stability of the position of the temple in order not to disappear.

In 1885, archaeologist JW Yzerman was documenting and recording the relief is then recorded in 1931. The original book is now in the National Museum, Jakarta. While the original cliché is stored in the Tropen Museum, Amsterdam given the status of belonging to the Government of the Netherlands while the Indonesian government has a replica of the entire image.

Circa 1890-1891, part of which was covered entirely by photographer Kasiyan opened Chepas to be photographed one by one. Volume of 13000 cubic meters of stone is removed, then returned to its original position. To this day, part of the soil so that it can not be seen. There are three panels in the southeastern part of the temple were opened allegedly due to back closure process that is not perfect.

When you have reached the top of the temple then rest and enjoy the beautiful scenery. At the top of Borobudur you will find vacant space which is a symbol of perfection. As long as you at the top, enjoy the mountain scenery and lush green surrounding, and feel the gentle breeze. You are free to take as many objects beautiful photo that you want.

 Trust local people mention that if you have been on top of the temple and have an earnest desire, then your hand reach out and touch the figure of the Buddha in it, then your request will be realized.

 You can note some interesting stories from the carving of the reliefs is because there are many interesting stories in it. Make sure your tour guide tells a series of stories found in stone carvings. If you are a writer or a poet there might be a story that can inspire you.

 Another interesting thing of Borobudur is Manoreh hill to the south. If you look carefully visible contour the hills shaped like a person sleeping as Borobudur appear to stand tall beside "the bed".

 Borobudur has 100 makara-shaped gutter (the statue of the elephant-headed fish) as well as water lines to add to the beauty of the temple. In the past, rainwater flowing through makara will look like a fountain.

 Mercury Ocean Museum will tell you about the history of trade between Indonesia and Africa in ancient times and how modern attempts to recreate this travel route.

 Museum Karmawibhangga available source of comprehensive information about this magnificent place.

When you traveled to Borobudur, this time why not to pursue the beauty of the Sun publication.

AROUND

AROUND

Here you can hire an experienced official tour guide for about Rp 50,000. Do not let you miss a unique experience when you visit this enormous temple without learning about the history and important message that was captured in the temple reliefs.

If you bring the kids, do not miss the big green grass area surrounding the Borobudur site.

You can surround the complex of Borobudur Tourism Park using mini train or commonly known as rabbit carriage. This vehicle is usually a favorite of children. Train fares rabbit: Rp5.000,00 per person all round.

 If you come in a group then seewalah Andong. Andong can be found easily in the terminal as well as market Borobudur. Carriage tours are also there in the temple complex and can be used for touring around the temple. Rates carriage around the village: Rp75.000,00 route: Hamlet Klipoh - Village Tanjungsari - Hamlet Jowahan - Village Wanurejo). Rates carriage around the temple: Rp30.000,00 for 4 people all round.

Rental bicycles are scattered in various places such as hotels where you stay or in the park area of ​​Borobudur. With cycling then you can down the Borobudur area is still beautiful and has a fresh air using the bike will be a delightful choice. Bicycle rental rate: Rp 20,000 / 10 hours. Ordinary bicycle rental rate: Rp 25,000 / 10 hours. Bicycle rental rates in the area of ​​the temple: Rp 10,000. Rental rates tandem bicycle in the area of ​​the temple: Rp 15,000.

TRANSPORTATION

Borobudur is only one hour from Yogyakarta. The easiest way to get there is by joining a tour or rent a car or motorbike at your hotel or inn

During your journey to Borobudur, enjoy the cool and fresh air of Magelang city with a large shady tree lined. Borobudur stands tall against a backdrop of spectacular mountains surrounding Manoreh.

Entering the temple compound is easy and most visitors choose to get around on foot. You also can take a day tour of Wonosobo to Borobudur with tourist vehicles coming from Semarang or Yogyakarta.

source: indonesia.travel

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