Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Borobudur temple, central java

Borobudur is one of the best ancient monuments in the world that the preserve, even one of the seven wonders of the world. This monument is the largest Buddhist temple in the world and has been in the claims as a result of human culture in the most frequently visited by tourists, both domestic and overseas until recently.
Style architects of this temple resembles nothing else in between ancient buildings in the world. Structure of micro-inspired depiction of the cosmos often becomes a question, say when and in what manner, how long and by whom the nature reserve was built. The appropriate response is still left a mystery, since no written documents to date. Based on the inscriptions found by the researchers, noted that the temple at Borobudur was built between the 18th century when Samaratungga (King of Syailendra Dynasty) ruled in central java. The meaning of Borobudur is a combination of words and Budur Bara. Bara sanskrit language means temple or monastery. While Budur reminds us with a word that originated from Bali Beduhur which means on top. In other words Borobudur means monastery on the hill. Borobudur is full of philosophical ornaments in which clearly symbolizes the unity of different paths can be followed to achieve the goal of life's most basic. Reliefs carved on temple walls tell about the beauty of learning to live. In other words, Borobudur has a soul of art, philosophy and culture.

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