The History Of Borobudur Temple and 5 Unique Facts - Because the Statue Was Stolen

Beauty Of Indonesia - The history of Borobudur Temple is a relic of the Syailendra dynasty. This tabernacle was innovated by Mahayana Buddhists. This structure was formed around the 8th century during the reign of the Syailendra dynasty. The purpose of erecting Borobudur Temple was to glorify the lords of Syailendra( 775- 850 announcement) who had reunited with the god from whom he came. Grounded on being history, the maker of the Borobudur tabernacle is known as Gunadarma. This tabernacle was also erected in 5 stages, the following is an explanation.

1. First Stage( 780 announcement)

original construction was carried out on a hill. The hillside was leveled and the yard expanded. Not all accoutrements for the tabernacle are made of andesite. The process of erecting a hill uses compacted soil and covered with gravestone structures. This gemstone structure resembles a shell and encloses a hill of earth. Meanwhile, the rest of the hill is covered with gravestone structures subcaste by subcaste. The morning of the construction of the tabernacle was arranged in stages like a stepped aggregate.

2. Alternate and Third Stage( 792 announcement)

The alternate stage, there's the addition of two square way. Part of the banister and one indirect step above it. The way have a single large stupa. The third part is a change in the design of the structure. The top of the circle with a single main stupa was disassembled. The stupa was replaced by three indirect way, while small stupas were erected in a circle on the yard of the way. The large stupa is in the middle.

3. Fourth Stage( 824 announcement)

The tabernacle structure passed minor changes, similar as the addition of the remotest banister , enhancement of the reliefs, changes to the stairs, widening of the toe, and the bow of the gate. also, Borobudur passed a final change to the indirect way and the size of the foundation was widened. The history of Borobudur Temple is indeed intriguing to hear to, especially there are numerous intriguing data that numerous people don't know. analogous to looking for casing, there are numerous locales that numerous people do not know about, one of which is South Bekasi. The following is a list of the stylish places in this area starting from Rp. 500 million.

4. Fifth Stage( 1811)

The splendor of Borobudur had faded for centuries because it was buried under a subcaste of soil and stormy ash. The return of the fashionability of Borobudur Temple passed during the time of Thomas Stamford Raffles while serving as Governor General on the islet of Java in 1811. The news of the detection of Borobudur was also a disaster for the destruction in numerous places. Until the late 1960s the Indonesian government asked UNESCO for help to overcome the problems at Borobudur Temple.

Apart from being a tourist place, Borobudur Temple is now functioning as a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists worldwide to guide humanity from worldly desires to enlightenment and wisdom according to Buddhist teachings. On the way, pilgrims walk through a series of passages and stairs by witnessing 1,460 reliefs engraved on the stone walls of the temple. The following are other functions of Borobudur Temple: As a historical place A place to develop science and history Can be used for mathematical research, such as counting stupas Buddhist places of worship.

5. Unique Facts about Borobudur

Temple In addition to history and is always used as a place to celebrate Vesak Day which attracts foreign attention. Borobudur Temple stores a number of unique facts including the following:

1. Borobudur is the Owner of the Most Complete and Most Complete Buddha Relief in the World Borobudur Temple has been named the owner of the most complete and most complete Buddhist reliefs in the world. There are 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues, which then makes Borobudur the owner of the most complete and largest Buddhist relief in the world.

2. Borobudur Temple Was Bombed Maybe many don't know this fact, but it turns out that Borobudur Temple was bombed. Two years after the 2nd restoration, on January 21, 1985, 13 bombs were placed by the perpetrators in a number of small stupas. 9 of the 13 bombs exploded and destroyed hundreds of stone blocks of the stupa.

3. The statue was stolen Well, for this one fact, many people don't know. The thefts that were rampant in his time made the original Buddha head statues stolen. Usually the loot is resold in the antique market, collectors, and illegal markets at fantastic prices. Of the 504 Buddha statues, many statues were found without heads.

4. The Dutch East Indies Government Once Established a Coffee Shop The next interesting fact, you certainly never thought and never imagined. The reason is, when the Borobudur Temple was first discovered by the Dutch East Indies government, it turned out that they had established a coffee shop at the top of the stupa.

5. The Dutch East Indies government handed over the precious statues to Thailand and England Furthermore, during the colonial era, the Dutch East Indies government had handed over valuable statues to Thailand and England. The Dutch East Indies government at that time gave free temple artifacts in large quantities as gifts for the arrival of the Thai King Chulalongkorn II.