Borobudur Temple

Borobudur Temple, Jogjakarta

Borobudur temple is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple in Magelang Regency, not far from the town of Muntilan, in Central Java, Indonesia. It is the world's largest Buddhist temple.

Borobudur originally built in the 9th century during the reign of the Sailendra Dynasty

Restored. The relief of Borobudur Temple is divided into 4 main stories, namely: Karmawibangga, Lalitawistara, Jataka / Awadana, and Gandawyuha. In addition to narrating the journey of the Buddha's life and teachings, the relief of Borobudur Temple also recorded the progress of Javanese society at that time. To follow the story carved in the Borobudur Temple, visitors must walk clockwise from the east door. After arriving at the starting point then go up to the next level. It was repeated until it reached the top of Borobudur Temple. This ritual is called pradaksina.

The price of admission for Borobudur Temple is IDR 40,000 for adults, and IDR 20,000 for children 3-10 years. There is a 50% discount for student groups, at least 20 people. Borobudur Temple is open every day from 6 am to 5 pm. The best time to visit Borobudur Temple is early in the morning, when the air is still fresh.

Vesak celebration at Borobudur is an annual event that has become an attraction for local and foreign tourists. Held between April and June at Borobudur Temple, Vesak offers things that we can feel when we join this religious holiday. including watching the motorcade. The first thing we can feel at the Vesak celebration is watching the procession on a 5 km stretch from Mendut Temple to Borobudur Temple. The procession included in one of the main series of events of Vesak was attended by various Buddhist assemblies from several countries, for example Thailand, Laos, Nepal and India. see Borobudur Temple at night. This is the most special because at night, Borobudur seems so majestic. Another thing we can feel when following Vesak is to meditate guided by monks. And finally the most special is to feel the release of lanterns into the night sky. Like when meditating, we will be guided first by the monk in front before removing the lanterns.