Borobudur temple is built to represent many layers of Buddhist theory. From a birds eye view, the temple is in the shape of a traditional Buddhist mandala (an significant religious tradition art that represent sacred and divine) which cab be simultaneously related to Buddhist Cosmology. Hence, according to Buddhist Cosmology, the universe is divided in to three major zones that can be found in three parts of this temple.
- the hidden base (Kamadhatu)
It designed in a pyramid shaped and consists of 160 reliefs depicting scenes of Karmawibhangga Sutra, the law of cause and effect. - the four square level of terrace (Rapadhatu)
They contain tons of carved stone reliefs, as well as a chain of position containing statues of Buddha. In total there are 328 Buddhas on these levels. - the three circular terrace and the center dome (Arupadhatu)The terraces contain circles of 72 stupas, an inverted bell shape, and many sculptures of Buddha, who face outward from the temple.
SourceWikipedia (August 1, 2012). Borobudur. Retrieved August 28, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borobudur
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The Temple of Borobudur. (2010). Retrieved August 28, 2012, from
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