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: A Quick Introduction
- 2. 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’.
- 3. The Borobudur complex is located in Central Java, Indonesia, 42km outside of Yogyakarta.
- 4. 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.
- 5. HISTORY:
- 6. Borobudur was built in the 9th century under the Mahayana Empire
- 7. 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
- 8. The abandonment was probably due to Java’s conversion to Islam in the 14th century
- 9. Borobudur’s largest restoration project was between 1975 and 1982, funded by UNESCO
- 10. As of 1991 Borobudur is officially listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site
- 11. As of 2012 it is listed as the world’s single largest Buddhist site
- 12. Borobudur is Indonesia’s single most visited tourist spot
- 13. DESIGN:
- 14. The monument base is approx. 120m x 120m and its height is about 35 m
- 16. 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
- 17. Opening times & Entry fees: Monday to Sunday: 06:00 am to 05:00 pm Indonesian or KITAS (permanent resident) card holder: IDR 30.000 Indonesian children*: IDR 12.500 Foreigner - Adult: US$ 20 Foreigner – Student* (registered): US$ 10 Optional tour guide: IDR 40.000 *no specific age information given
- 18. When to go Central 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.
- 20. Borobudur: Hotel Manohara Borobudur*** Tel.: +62 293 788131 788680 Fax: +62 293 788679 www.manoharaborobudur.com Email: reservation@manoharaborobudur.com Yogyakarta: The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta***** Tel.: +62 274 566617 www.mgallery.com Email: info@thephoenixyogya.com Hotel Recommendations
- 21. GOOD O KNOW: GOOD TO KNOW:
- 23. Plan a full day to visit Borobudur. One purchased ticket allows you to visit all sites of the complex
- 24. 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 380.000 Indonesian: IDR 250.000 In-House Guest: IDR 230.000 Contact: sales@manoharaborobudur.com
- 25. Selamat Datang di Borobudur (Welcome to Borobudur)