This awe inspiring monument is truly a marvel, and here is why
504 Buddha statues that express 6 different mudras (hand positions)
2,672 Relief panels
- Borobudur Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Declared as "The Single Largest Buddhist Temple in the world" by Guinness World Records.
- Built between the 8th and 9th century. 400 years older than the European Cathedrals. 300 years older than Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
- Borobudur Temple is an exceptional reflection of a blending of the very central idea of indigenous ancestor worship and the Buddhist concept of attaining Nirvana.
- The vertical division of Borobudur Temple into base, body, and superstructure perfectly accords with the conception of the Universe in Buddhist cosmology.
- The temple's design in Gupta architecture reflects India's influence on the region, yet there are enough indigenous scenes and elements incorporated to make Borobudur uniquely Indonesian.
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