BOROBUDUR TEMPLE

Borobudur Temple is located in Magelang, Central Java. Borobudur Temple is a Buddhist temple built in a hilly area.
Referring to the concept of Buddhist cosmology, Borobudur Temple is likened to Meru or the mountain that is the link between heaven and the world. This mountain stands in a location surrounded by mountains, sea, and big rivers.
With that in mind, Borobudur Temple was built at its current location, surrounded by hills, mountains, and mountains, namely Mount Merapi, Merbabu, Andong, Sumbing, Sindoro, Tidar, and the Menoreh Mountains.
In the area also flows water from major rivers, such as the Elo River, Progo, Sileng, and the ancient lake Borobudur. Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple in the 19th century, has an area of ​​approximately 123 x 123 meters.
The meaning of the name Borobudur is explained by many theories. Some sources believe that Borobudur originated from Bore-Budur which was probably written by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles in the book History of Java Island in English grammar to refer to the village closest to the temple, namely the village of Bore.
He also suspects that the term 'Budur' is related to Buda in Javanese which means ancient. Other archaeologists think the name Budur comes from Bhudhara which means mountain.
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Post by Gabbyss | Aug 31, 2021