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Borobudur, is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist monument in Magelang. The monument consists of 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 a perforated stupa.
Built in the 9th century during the reign of the Sailendra Dynasty, the temple’s design in Gupta architecture reflects India's influence on the region, yet there are enough indigenous scenes and elements incorporated to make Borobudur uniquely Indonesian. 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 around the monument and ascends to the top through three levels symbolic of Buddhist cosmology: Kāmadhātu (the world of desire), Rupadhatu (the world of forms) and Arupadhatu (the world of formlessness). The monument guides pilgrims through an extensive system of stairways and corridors with 1,460 narrative relief panels on the walls and the balustrades.
Evidence suggest Borobudur was constructed in the 9th century and abandoned following the 14th century decline of Buddhist and Hindu kingdoms in Java, and the Javanese conversion to Islam.Worldwide knowledge of its existence was sparked in 1814 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, then the British ruler of Java, who was advised of its location by native Indonesians. Borobudur has since been preserved through several restorations. The largest restoration project was undertaken between 1975 and 1982 by the Indonesian government and UNESCO, following which the monument was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Borobudur is still used for pilgrimage; once a year Buddhists in Indonesia celebrate Vesak at the monument, and Borobudur is Indonesia's single most visited tourist attraction.[
The peak to the left is active volcano Mount Merapi, which is about 35 km far from the temple. The 2010 eruption of this volcano deposited a 7cm layer of ash on the temple, which was subsequently cleaned up.
"I love java, sweet and hot
Whoops! Mr. Moto, I'm a coffee pot
Shoot me the pot and I'll pour me a shot
A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup!"
Java Jive - The Ink Spots
Didn't get the chance to post this yesterday!
The Java sparrow, also known as Java finch, Java rice sparrow or Java rice bird, is a small passerine bird. This estrildid finch is a resident breeding bird in Java, Bali and Bawean in Indonesia.
Scientific name: Lonchura oryzivora
The mystical south coast of Java, near Yogyakarta. Locals belief that the sea is home to Ratu Kidul, the Queen of the Sea, who has her palace there. They are particularly superstitious that you should never swim in that - already very rough (and improper for swimming - sea while wearing something green, since Ratu Kidul will take you with her.
This coffee shop built by the moles is sooooo cute
Visit this location at Protected Land - Java Sprockets in Second Life
Indonesia - Java.
Yogyakarta - Kraton: the palace of the sultans is the cultural and political heart of the city.
My wife and I went for a 16 day tour through Indonesia.
We had a fantastic journey, not only because of the beautiful country, good food and fine weather, but also because of the excellent guide and pleasant group of fellow travellers (26 in total).
This is Java. The handmade filigree brass brooch was once family treasure, bought in Java, Indonesia. The cabochon is later added by myself. I spent hours of pleasure transfering the beauty of a piece of a garden on the surface of my polymer clay cabochon. Carefully made with passion towards handcraft, and attention to details. This is one-of-a-kind piece, to treasure forever.
Diameter of the brooch: 60 mm
Java is available at my Etsy shop: www.margrietje.etsy.com
Batavia Java
1920's Mack
500 GPM
This illustration is from a Mack fire apparatus catalog. Batavia is now Jakarta, Indonesia.