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Visiting Borobudur

Visiting Borobudur: A Quick Introduction

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A short, visual introduction to Indonesia's largest and most famous ancient Buddhist temple: Borobudur. Find out more about Borobudur on our Architecture of Buddhism book launch site here: http://architectureofbuddhism.com/books/tag/borobudur/

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Visiting Borobudur

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The definition of Borobudur is a combination of two words: BARA and

BUDUR. Bara is derived from the Sanskrit word VIHARA, meaning a complex of

temples, monastery or dormitory. BUDUR is derived from the Balinese BIDUHUR,

meaning ‘high’.

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The Borobudur complex is located in Central Java, Indonesia, 42km outside of

Yogyakarta.

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Borobudur is in close proximity to Candi Prambanan, one of the world’s largest Hindu

temples, which indicates that the two religions corresponded in harmony with each other.

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HISTORY:

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Borobudur was built in the 9th century under the Mahayana Empire

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It was abandoned for many centuries, until its re-discovery in 1814 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, also known as the founder of modern Singapore

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The abandonment was probably due to Java’s conversion to Islam in the 14th century

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Borobudur’s largest restoration project was between 1975 and 1982,

funded by UNESCO

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As of 1991 Borobudur is officially listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site

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As of 2012 it is listed as the world’s single largest Buddhist

site

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Borobudur is Indonesia’s single most visited tourist spot

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DESIGN:

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The monument base is approx. 120m x 120m and its height is about 35 m

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Its architecture represents three realms of Buddhism: 1.) Kamadhatu – the world of desire. 2.) Rupadhatu – the world of forms. 3.) Arupadhatu – the world of formlessness

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Opening times & Entry fees: Monday to Sunday: 06:00 am to 05:00 pmIndonesian or KITAS (permanent resident) card holder: IDR 30.000 Indonesian children*: IDR 12.500Foreigner - Adult: US$ 20Foreigner – Student* (registered): US$ 10Optional tour guide: IDR 40.000 *no specific age information given

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When to goCentral Java / Yogyakarta has only two seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. November

to March is dominated by strong rainfall, therefore it is recommended to visit Yogyakarta

during the dry season from April to October.

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Borobudur:Hotel Manohara Borobudur*** Tel.: +62 293 788131 788680Fax: +62 293 788679www.manoharaborobudur.comEmail: [email protected]

 

Yogyakarta:The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta***** Tel.: +62 274 566617www.mgallery.comEmail: [email protected]

Hotel Recommendations

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GOOD O KNOW:

GOOD TO KNOW:

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Plan a full day to visit Borobudur. One purchased ticket allows you to visit all sites of the complex

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The Manohara Hotel is the only hotel on the grounds of Borobudur and features a sunrise tour commencing at 04:30 am, before the majority of tourists arrive

Foreigner: IDR 380.000Indonesian: IDR 250.000In-House Guest: IDR 230.000Contact: [email protected]

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Selamat Datang di Borobudur (Welcome to Borobudur)