Aura of the One-Thousand-Buddha Temple
Borobudur is a sacred structure, representing the promise of pure peace and quietness. The impending construction of Java World at the site looks set to transform aspects of Central Java’s legendary temple, for better or worse.
February 4, 2003
The spiritual aura of Borobudur was once a magnet for the community. An observer of Javanese culture, Suryanto Sastroatmodjo, described the temple as both a tourist destination and a site for spiritual pilgrimage in 1950s. In his book Revealing the Mystery of Borobudur, he described touching moments from his observations at the temple. A group of visitors of all ages sat in contemplation for hours at the foot of the temple and then, placed thei
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