Borobudur was built by King Samaratungga, one of the kings of Old Mataram Kingdom, Dynasty Syailendra descendants. Based Kayumwungan inscription, an Indonesian named Hudaya Kandahjaya revealed that Borobudur is a place of worship which was completed on 26 May 824, almost one hundred years since the early days was built. The name of Borobudur, as some people means a mountain having terraces (budhara), while the other says that Borobudur means monastery on the heights.
Borobudur's building shaped punden staircase consists of 10 levels. Height of 42 meters before it was renovated and 34.5 meters after the renovation because the lowest level was used as a drag. Six lowest level square form and upper three terraces circular form, and the highest level in the form of Buddhist stupa facing to the west. Each level represents the stages of human life. According schools of Mahayana Buddhism, every person who wants to reach the level of the Buddha should be through every level of life is.
The base of Borobudur, called Kamadhatu, symbolizes human that are still bound by lust. Four levels above it called Rupadhatu symbolizing humans who have set themselves free from lust but still tied to appearance and shape. At that level, a statue of Buddha placed open. Meanwhile, three levels above where the Buddhist stupa placed in the holes is called Arupadhatu, symbolizing human that have been free from lust, appearance, and shape. The top part is called Arupa symbolizes nirvana, where Buddha is residing.
Each level has beautiful relief panels showing how skillful the sculptors. The relief will be read coherently when you walk clockwise (towards the left of the entrance of the temple). In the reliefs, Borobudur tells of a legendary story, the Ramayana. In addition, there are relief which describing the condition of society at that time. For example, relief of farmers' activity reflecting the advance of agriculture system and relief of sailing boat representing the advance of shipping when at that time centered on Bergotta (Semarang).
So, do not forget to visit the Borobudur temple. In addition to a cool place, this place can also make the mind becomes calm. For those who are in need of refreshing, perfect to visit this place.
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