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2.7.11
The Buddhist temple of Borobudur Indonesia
Borobudur, is a 9th century Mahayana Buddhist monument near Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The monument comprises six square platforms topped by three circular platforms, and is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. A main dome, located at the center of the top platform, is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues seated inside perforated stupa.
The monument is both a shrine to the Lord Buddha and a place for Buddhist pilgrimage. The journey for pilgrims begins at the base of the monument and follows a path circumambulating the monument while ascending to the top through the three levels of Buddhist cosmology, namely Kāmadhātu (the world of desire), Rupadhatu (the world of forms) and Arupadhatu (the orld of formlessness). During the journey the monument guides the pilgrims through a system of stairways and corridors with 1,460 narrative relief panels on the wall and the balustrades.
The monument is both a shrine to the Lord Buddha and a place for Buddhist pilgrimage. The journey for pilgrims begins at the base of the monument and follows a path circumambulating the monument while ascending to the top through the three levels of Buddhist cosmology, namely Kāmadhātu (the world of desire), Rupadhatu (the world of forms) and Arupadhatu (the orld of formlessness). During the journey the monument guides the pilgrims through a system of stairways and corridors with 1,460 narrative relief panels on the wall and the balustrades.
The Buddhist temple of Borobudur
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20.6.11
Bali island Indonesia
Bali, the famous tourist island, is located in the Indonesian archipelago and is very closer to the country’s capital of Java. The scenic nature, enchanting beaches and spiritual culture will surely provides the feast to the tourists. The Bali Island is known for its beautiful beaches and cordial people. The surfing and diving are the famous water sports played in the blue seas of the Bali. Bali is the home for colorful and rare species of birds like cockatoo, starling, swallow, white heron, kingfisher and oriole. Due to the dense forests and abundant food, lots of varieties of snakes are habited in the island.
Bali island
Bali island
Bali island
Bali island
Bali island
Bali island
Bali island
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