The World Heritage Site - The mysterious and magnificent if we look closely this unique form of Borobudur Temple. There is also arca Buddhist God, which are made for Buddhist God, or a tample to worship the gods. Borobudur has no worship space like other tample. That there are long hallways which is a narrow road. Borobudur temple is one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world, and for good reason. Buddhist statues at Borobudur there are many statues of Budha sitting cross - legged in the lotus position
The mysterious and magnificent if we look closely this unique form of Borobudur Temple. with a touch of relief is engraved on the surface of the walls on each series of reliefs there is the theme of the story of human life, sacrifice, kindness, better birth in the next life by attaining nirvana at the final destination.
And there is also arca Buddhist God, which are made for Buddhist God, or a tample to worship the gods. Borobudur has no worship space like other tample. That there are long hallways which is a narrow road. The hallways surrounding the walled temple level by level. In the halls of this is expected to conduct Buddhist ceremonies walk around the temple to the right. The form and structure of the building terraced stone which is a form of original architecture from prehistoric Indonesia.
In the history of its development in Indonesia, Buddhist is a religion that is popular in Central Java, namely between the years 750 - 850 AD. Buddhist kingdom has left large monument in Indonesia, one of which is temple of Borobudur, which is the biggest Buddhist monuments and famous in the world.
So Borobudur temple is one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world, and for good reason. The temple dates back to the eighth and ninth centuries, a whole four centuries before Combodis's legendary Angkor Wat was constructed and also four centuries before the great cathedrals of Europe were build. There is no written record of who build Borobudur, or of its intended purpose, and little is know of its origin, except that it was most likely founded by reigning King during the Sailendra dynasty, which was in power around 800 AD.
Buddhist statues at Borobudur there are many statues of Budha sitting cross - legged in the lotus position and displaying a symbolic hand madras or a certain attitude. Buddha statue in the recesses at the level of Rupadhatu, governed by the fence line on the outside ledge. The first row of the balcony railing consists of 104 niches, recesses of the second row 104, third line 88 niche, 72 niche fourth row, and fifth rows 64 niches.
The total number there are 432 statues 9f Buddha in Rupadhatu level. Inthe Arupadhatu ( three circular courtyard ), Statue of Buddha placed in perforated stupas. In the court of the first round there are 32 stupas, the second court of the 24 stupas and the third the court found 16 of the all stupa, all total of 72 stupas.
When Borobudur was discovered, it had been buried for centuries under layers of volcanic ash and jungle. When it was uncovered however, it quickly become clear that this was truly one of the wonders of the ancient world.
The temple was build from approximately 55.000 cubic metres (72.000 cubic yard) of rock taken from neighboring rivers. These rocks and stones were then cut to size, transported to the temple site and laid without the aid or mortar. The walls of Borobudur feature bas reliefs which extend for a total length of six kilometers, making the temple the largest and most complete ensemble of Buddhist relief in the world moreover. Each relief scene has been exquisitely carved and is an individual masterpiece.
Put all is together and it's not hard to see way today. Borobudur is the single most visited tourist attraction in Indonesia.
During October and November of 2010 the temple was heavily effected by the eruption of Mount Merapi, and was covered by a 2.5 centimeter layer of ash. An extensive cleanup operation quicly swung into action though, and this justly celebrated UNASCO World Heritage Site has now been declared ready to receive visitor once again.
