Borobudur

Borobudur is a ancient temple build at 9th century, since the purpose of building this temple still was unknown but the building structure seem similiar with other civilization building, like ziggurat, maya & egypt pyramid. However, the religion was buddhist. The borobudur consist of 6 level and 1st level till 6th level is square form and the 7~9 level is a near-circle form. At the top of the borobudur, there had a circular stupa and it was surrounder by 72 Bell-shaped stupa. Each stupa contains 1 Buddha statue with different action and also there have 4 buddha statues related to 4 direction such as north, south, east and west.

The north buddha is Abhaya mudra related to the brave,unfearless of human.

The buudha statue was doing Meditation and his right palm turn toward to front direction.

The south buddha is Vara mudra related to the moral, charity of human.

The buudha statue was doing Meditation and his right palm turn toward to upper direction.

The west buddha is Dhyana mudra related to the concentrated force of human.

The buudha statue was doing Meditation and his both hand was holding his belly.

The east buddha is Bhumisparsa mudra related to the calling the Earth to witness.

The buudha statue was doing Meditation and his right palm turn toward to down direction.

Circular stupa on borobudur

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