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BOROBUDUR TEMPLE
There is no written record of who built BOROBUDUR or of its intended purpose. The construction time has been estimated by comparison between carved reliefs on the temple’s hidden foot and the inscriptions commonly used in royal charters during the eight and ninth centuries. BOROBUDUR was likely founded around 750 AD. This corresponds to the peak of the Sailendra dynasty in central Java (760–830 AD), when it was under the influence of the Srivijayan Empire. The construction has been estimated to have taken 75 years and been completed during the reign of Samaratungga in 825.
For centuries, BOROBUDUR lay hidden under layers of volcanic ash. The reasons behind the desertion of this magnificent monument still remain a mystery. Some scholars believe that famine caused by an eruption of Mount Merapi forced the inhabitants of Central Java to leave their lands behind in search of a new place to live. When people once again inhabited this area, the glory of Borobudur was buried by ash from Mount Merapi.
BOROBUDUR was rediscovered in 1814 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles who, during his visit in Semarang, received a report indicating the discovery of a hill full of many carved stones. The hill was believed by the local inhabitants to be the site of an ancient monument called budur. Raffles then commissioned a team led by Cornelius to investigate the hill.It was in 1835 that the site was cleared. Some efforts were made to restore and preserve the colossal monument since then. Unfortunately, in 1896 the Dutch colonial government gave away eight containers of Borobudur stones, including reliefs, statues, stairs and gates, as presents for the King of Siam who was visiting Indonesia.A restoration program undertaken between 1973 and 1984 returned much of the complex to its former glory, and the site has since become a destination of Buddhist pilgrimage. On January 21, 1985 the temple suffered minor damage due to a bomb attack. In 1991, BOROBUDUR TEMPLE was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Panels story
Viewed from above, BOROBUDUR takes the form of a giant mandala, symbolically depicting the path of the bodhisattva from samsara to nirvana, through the story of Sudhana described in the Gandavyuha Sutra, a part of the Avatamsaka Sutra. In total, this massive monument contains over 2 million stone blocks.Some scholars think that this massive monument is a gigantic textbook of Buddhism to help people to achieve enlightenment. To read this Buddhist textbook in stone requires a walk of more than two miles. The walls of the galleries are adorned with impressive reliefs illustrating the life of Buddha Shakyamuni and the principles of his teaching.Representing the existence of the universe, BOROBUDUR reflects perfectly the Buddhist cosmology, which divides the universe into three intermingled separate levels. The three levels are Kamadhatu (world of desire), Ruphadatu (world of forms), and Arupadhatu (world of formlessness).
The hidden base of Borobudur was originally the first level, which contains the gallery of Kamadhatu level. It is thought that during construction BOROBUDUR experienced a landfall that threatened the entire building. To prevent the whole monument from collapsing, the Kamadhatu level was closed and made into a new base that holds Borobudur steady.This level of Kamadhatu pictures the world of passion and the inevitable laws of karma. The first 117 panels show various actions leading to one and the same result, while the other remaining 43 panels demonstrate the many results that follow one single effect. At least 160 relief panels were carved around this level, based on the manuscript of Karmavibhangga. What is left of these can be seen in the Southeast corner of this level.The reliefs of the Rupadhatu level show the stories based on the manuscripts of Lalitavistara, Jataka-Avadana and Gandavyuha. The Lalitavistara reliefs, consisting of 120 panels, tell us about the life of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha. It starts with the glorious descent of Buddha from the Tushita heaven.
Born as Prince Siddhartha, Buddha’s childhood was isolated from the outside world’s misery. Accidentally witnessing the misery of sickness, decrepitude and death, young Prince Siddharta decided to escape from the worldly life and commencing his search of freedom from suffering. Siddhartha’s long and painful search finally led him to the highest level of enlightenment and made him Buddha, the Enlightened One. This story ends with Buddha’s sermon in the Deer Park near Benares.The Jataka is a collection of stories about Buddha’s previous reincarnation, chains and virtues. According to the Jataka, Buddha was born 504 times before being born as Prince Siddharta, taking on the forms of god, kings, princes, learned men, thieves, slaves, and a gambler. Many times he was born in the forms of animals such as lion, deer, monkey, swan, big turtle, quail, horse, bird and many others. But the Boddhisatva (Buddha-to-be) was distinguished from all other kings, slaves, or animals among whom he lived.
The Boddhisatva is always superior and wiser than those around him.As to the relief of Avadana, the main figure is not the Buddha himself. All the saintly deeds pictured in this part are attributed to other legendary characters. The stories are compiled in Dvijavadana (Glorious Heavenly Acts) and the Avadana Sataka (The Hundred Avadana). The first 20 frames in the lower series of stories on the first gallery depict the Sudhanakumaravana.The series of reliefs covering the wall of the second gallery is dedicated to Sudhana’s tireless wandering during his search for the highest wisdom.
The story is continued on the walls and balustrades of the third and fourth galleries. Most of the 460 panels depict the scenes based on the Mahayana text Gandavyuha, while the concluding scenes are derived from the text of Badracari.On the last three circular uppermost terraces, 72 stupas circle the huge main stupa that crowns the top of the temple. The circular form represents the eternity without beginning and without end, a superlative, tranquil, and pure state of the formless world. There are no reliefs on the three circular terraces.All but the largest central stupas on the upper levels contain a (more or less) life-sized statue of the Buddha kneeling, although many of these statues are missing or damaged. There are also many alcoves along the lower levels which contain similar statues but many of these are missing or damaged as well.
BOROBUDUR SUNRISE TOUR
Day 1. YOGYAKARTA ARRIVAL
BOROBUDUR SUNRISE TOUR is started by picking you at the airport in Yogyakarta or at hotel, meet and greet by your guide and direct transfer to Manohara Hotel Via Godean Village (rice field view, villages, etc). It will be about 1,5 hours on drive. Check in Manohara Hotel in the complex of BOROBUDUR TEMPLE.
Day 2. BOROBUDUR SUNRISE TOUR – YOGYAKARTA CITY– PRAMBANAN TOUR
Early in the morning, climbing up the BOROBUDUR TEMPLE for welcoming the beautiful sunrise. Then, exploring the story of Buddha Gautama story on the relief (on walk). Back to your hotel for breakfast. Afther take a rest aand breakfast, check out time and tahn drive to Yogyakarta to explore the city with visit Kraton Yogyakarta, Batik Home Industry and Silversmith Industry with their processing and collection. Drive to local restaurant for having Indonesian Lunch. After that, drive to Prambanan Temples the most beautiful Hindu temple in Indonesia, Than termined the tour to Adisucipto Yogyakarta Airport for flight home.
JAKARTA-YOGYAKARTA-OVERLAND 9D/8N
Day 1 JAKARTA-BOGOR
After arrival at Jakarta’s Soekarno – Hatta International Airport, meeting service and transfer to Bogor for overnight accommodation. On the way we will make a short stop at Sunda Kelapa Old Harbour. Overnight in Bogor
Day 2 BOGOR-BANDUNG
In the morning a two-hours village trekking to admire the West Javanese Village atmosphere before proceeding to Puncak where a visit to one of the many tea plantations has been arranged. Following luncheon pass the summer Presidential Palace (1750) at Cipanas and continue to Bandung, the capital of West Java. Overnight in Bandung
Day 3 BANDUNG
A full day tour to Tangkuban Perahu and Ciater Hot Spring includes lunch: A full day tour to explore the area around Bandung and the city itself, including a visit to Tangkuban Perahu (which means hulk of overturned boat) a volcano, where we can drive right up to the rim to see the breathtaking view of the active volcano and its smoldering crater. Continue our journey to Ciater with its hot spring of sulfured water, good for healing rheumatism and skin problems. Enjoy your swim in the pool with warm sulfured water. In the afternoon we will visit the Angklung Music School, when performances are available we will see the Angklung Orchestra performance by school children of different ages. Overnight in Bandung
Day 4 BANDUNG-PANGANDARAN
We will continue ou journey to Pangandaran beach resort.En Route we will visit Kampung Naga a traditional villageof west JavaneseType. Upon arrival in Pangandaran direct check in hotel for overnight.
Day 5 PANAGANDARAN-GREEN CANYON
Today you will have a l time to explore around Pangandaran by taking boat from Cijulang river to seal along side of mangroves forest and enjoy the waterfall also the stalactites.
Day 6 PANGANDARAN-WONOSOBO
Continue to journey by taking boat through Citanduty river to see mangroves to Sleko in Cilacap .Then continue the trip to Wonosobo-Central Java via Pendem Fort from Dutch period. A long the journey you will pass beautiful landscape of t he terrece rice fields and village live.
Day 7 WONOSOBO-YOGYAKARTA
Enjoy a leisurely drive to Dieng Plateau. This 2093 meter high plateau has a variety of interesting scenery, along the journey you will see the dramatic Mountain View and visit some older Hindu Temples and the crater. After lunch enjoy a leisurely drive through the town to Magelang . Stay overnight in MANOHARA Hotel in BOROBUDUR area or similar
Day 8 BOROBUDUR-YOGYAKARTA
Early in the morning you have visit to magnificent BOROBUDUR TEMPLE , one of the Seven Wonder of the World before the many other visitors come . A full day City Tour and Prambanan Temple: A total day to explore the rich life of Yogyakarta, including the Kraton Yogyakarta Sultan palace/Kraton, Batik Home industry then proceed to Kota Gede, the original home of Yogya ‘s silverware. In the afternoon visit the Prambanan Temple, the temple of the “Slender Virgin”.
Overnight in Yogyakarta at Jayakarta Hotel or similar
Day 9 FAREWELL
After breakfast you have transfer to the airport for your next destination.
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