Deskripsi Candi Borobudur

Maryam Sri Muhaimini
11 Jul 202002:06

Summary

TLDRBorobudur Temple, the largest and most luxurious Buddhist temple in Indonesia, resembles a pyramid or a five-sided building. It consists of three tiers: the lowest, Kamadhatu, features 160 reliefs depicting karmawibhangga stories; the middle, Rupadhatu, has four terraces with 1300 reliefs and 432 small Buddha statues; the top, Arupadhatu, is unadorned with 72 small stupas surrounding a central large stupa housing a significant Buddha statue.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿฐ Candi Borobudur is the largest and most lavish Buddhist temple in Indonesia, resembling a pyramid or a five-sided building.
  • ๐Ÿ“œ The temple is adorned with numerous reliefs and stupas, showcasing the grandeur and size that makes it visible from afar, like a towering mountain.
  • ๐ŸŒ Candi Borobudur is composed of three distinct tiers, each with its own unique features and stories.
  • ๐Ÿ” The lowest tier, known as Kamadhatu, features 160 narrative panels depicting stories of karmawibhangga and various tales of sin.
  • ๐ŸŒฟ The second tier, Rupadhatu, consists of four square terraces that form a kind of corridor, housing 1,300 reliefs.
  • ๐Ÿ—ฟ On the same level as Rupadhatu, there are 432 small Buddha statues placed within open niches along the corridors.
  • ๐ŸŒ… The transition from Rupadhatu to Arupadhatu is marked by a structure called the 'peralihan', signifying the shift to the uppermost tier.
  • ๐ŸŒŸ Arupadhatu, the highest tier, is unique for its lack of wall reliefs and features a circular platform with 72 small stupas arranged in three concentric rows.
  • ๐Ÿ•Š Each small stupa in Arupadhatu resembles a bell shape and contains a Buddha statue in the center.
  • ๐ŸŽญ At the very top of Arupadhatu stands a main stupa with the largest Buddha statue in the temple, symbolizing enlightenment.

Q & A

  • What is Borobudur Temple?

    -Borobudur Temple is the largest and most lavish Buddhist temple in Indonesia, resembling a pyramid or a five-tiered building.

  • What is the significance of the reliefs and stupas in Borobudur Temple?

    -The temple has numerous reliefs that depict stories of karmawibhangga and various tales of sin, as well as stupas that contribute to its grandeur.

  • How many tiers does Borobudur Temple consist of?

    -Borobudur Temple consists of three main tiers.

  • What is the name of the lowest tier of Borobudur Temple?

    -The lowest tier is called Kamadhatu.

  • How many reliefs are there in the Kamadhatu section?

    -There are 160 reliefs in the Kamadhatu section.

  • What is the second tier of Borobudur Temple called?

    -The second tier is known as Rupadhatu.

  • How many small Buddha statues are there in the Rupadhatu tier?

    -There are 432 small Buddha statues in the Rupadhatu tier.

  • What is the highest tier of Borobudur Temple called?

    -The highest tier is called Arupadhatu.

  • What is unique about the Arupadhatu tier in terms of decoration?

    -The Arupadhatu tier is unique as it is not adorned with reliefs on its walls.

  • How many small stupas are there in the Arupadhatu tier?

    -There are 72 small stupas in the Arupadhatu tier.

  • What is the central feature of the Arupadhatu tier?

    -The central feature of the Arupadhatu tier is a large main stupa with a Buddha statue that is the largest among all stupas.

  • What architectural transition is represented by the Lintangan at Borobudur Temple?

    -The Lintangan represents a transitional form between the Rupadhatu and Arupadhatu tiers.

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