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Borobudur Temple

Borobudur Temple is one of the most prestigious historical properties that can be found in Indonesia. It is noted as one of the World Wonder Heritage by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization [UNESCO]. The existence of Borobudur was discovered by General Governor Sir Thomas Raffles around 800 A.D., after being buried for a long time following the eruption of Merapi Volcano.It is said that the temple was built at the era of king Syailendra in the eight century. "Borobudur" is derived from "Bara" / "Vihara" that means "temple;" or "beduhur" that means "above" or "hill".

This 34.5-meter-height monument comprises 10 layers, which the lower six are square and the upper three layer are circular. Reliefs on the wall are counted about 1460, while the Buddha statues are about 504 and 72 stupas. Just take a bird-eye view, thus the temple is almost like a lotus.

Discover the ancient stories, which mostly are influenced by Buddhism like Ramayana and Mahabharata, on the relief wall of Borobudur Temple. You can discern the whole story by reading the relief clockwise. Not only does the relief display the stories of both Ramayana and Mahabharata, but the social circumstance happening in society. The relief displays the surrounding farmers activities, especially in agriculture. From this we can see that the society had ever suffered from advanced agricultural devices of that time.

The biggest stupa as well as the highest symbol of Buddhist divine concept, is a representation of the universe. It consists of three layers that symbolize the Buddhist concept on micro-cosmos. The first layer is a symbol of the world wherein the evil deed still plays a huge role in the human will. The second layer depicts a world wherein the human has been capable of managing evil deed to improve the good deed. The third layer symbolizes the human life in which the people are able to avoid from mere mundanity.

With abundant enchantment as well as its undiscovered mysteries, Borobudur is a big magnet to attract a number of both foreign and local visitors. This is the glory of human cultural civilization living in the ninth century. You can see experience, likewise, the sensation of village tour at Karanganyar and Wanurejo villages. There you can find the smiling local inhabitants earning their living from handicraft making. As well, you may reach the nearest hill Watu Kendil, and watch the panoramic scenery of Borobudur and surrounding areas. So, what are you waiting for ?..