Borobudur is the site of a Buddhist temple in Java, a magnificent eighth-century structure that many consider one of the wonders of the world. A miniature facsimile of a temple fills one window of ...

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Reason: Borobudur is the world’s largest Buddhist monument and a priceless ancient center for pilgrimage and education in Mahayana Buddhism. The world’s largest Buddhist monument draws pilgrims from ...

Visiting the world’s largest Buddhist temple is about to get expensive. Borobudur, one of Indonesia’s most popular attractions, will soon be subjected to a massive price hike by government authorities ...

Borobudur's detailed reliefs serve as more than mere adornments; they intricately weave a profound narrative. These reliefs vividly portray the life and teachings of Buddha, enabling visitors to trace ...

As the world’s largest island country, Indonesia is famed for its natural biodiversity and diverse ecosystems. But Indonesia is also rich with cultural attractions and is home to 10 UNESCO World ...

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Every year, Buddhists all around the world flock to sacred temples to commemorate Wesak, one of the most important Buddhist festivals marking the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha. But did you ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Borobudur Conservation Office has been limiting tourist visits to the 9th and 10th-floor of its terraces for maintenance activity. According to Head of the Conservation Section ...

This famous Buddhist temple, dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, is located in central Java. It was built in three tiers: a pyramidal base with five concentric square terraces, the trunk of a cone ...