Borobudur
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The Journeys Of Sudhana Searching For Ultimate Truth
The journeys of Sudhana searching for ultimate truth or Gandavyuha. This is the story told in the final chapter of the Avatamsaka Sutra about Sudhana's tireless... more
The Jatakas And Avadanas
The Jatakas and avadanas. Jatakas are stories about the Buddha before he was born as Prince Siddhartha. Avadanas are similar to jatakas, but the main figure is ... more
The Birth Of Buddha
The birth of Buddha or Lalitavistara. Before the story starts, there are 27 panels showing preparations for the final earthly incarnation. The story then begins... more
The Law Of Karma
The law of karma or Karmavibhangga. These are mostly hidden by the post-original construction masking at the foot of the monument. The reliefs tell stories and ... more
Central Stupa
The peak of the structure is a central stupa. The two chambers inside the stupa are empty, and it is unclear whether they were empty from the beginning as a ... more
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Mahakarya Borobudur
Every June, the park authority arranges a performance of the Mahakarya Borobudur [7]. This ballet uses traditional Javanese dance to tell the story of the ... more
