Minggu, 06 Mei 2012

Wow! Indonesia Has 3 Sleeping Buddha Statue


Sleeping Buddha statue shows the level of perfection of the Buddha attained enlightenment. Because of these features, not all countries in the world have it. But you know there are 3 sleeping Buddha statue in Indonesia?

Sleeping Buddha statue is a statue depicting the Buddha has been at the highest levels, reaching nirvana. At the statue, Buddha looks with his hand supporting his head to indicate retreat. The right hand beside the body has also described the Buddha attained nirvana.

Because it shows a degree of perfection of the Buddha, not all can have a statue of this monastery. But you know, Indonesia 3 sleeping Buddha statue? Compiled detikTravel, Sunday (06/05/2012), here there are 3 locations sleeping Buddha statue in Indonesia:

A. Maha Vihara Mojopahit, Mojokerto

The first sleeping Buddha statue at Maha Vihara Mojopahit, Mojokerto, East Java. The statue, created in 2001 is recognized as one of the biggest sleeping Buddha statue in Asia. Precisely finished third after Thailand and Nepal. How not? This statue has a length of 22 meters by 6 meters wide and 4.5 meters high. Wow!

Sleeping Buddha statue painted in shiny gold describing the death of Siddhartha Gautama. Also created the statue is facing south which is considered qibla Buddhists. Guaranteed, every people and tourists who come, will be enchanted by the splendor.

In addition to seeing the splendor of sleeping Buddha statue, visitors can also see a miniature temple of Borobudur in this area Maha Vihara Majapahit. Statue of monkey magic, and several statues of the characters in the story of Buddha is also interesting to see. On the wall behind the main building there are large reliefs telling is the practice of Buddhist teachings.

2. Dhammadipa Vihara Arama, Malang

In addition to the Maha Vihara Mojopahit Mojokerto, East Java town still had one more sleeping Buddha statue locations, namely Malang. If a visit to Malang, sempatkanlah come to the Vihara Dhammadipa. There, you can see the sleeping Buddha statue that is not less magnificent as the one in Mojokerto.

Vihara Dhammadipa or so-called ordinary Padepokan Dhammadipa Arama used as a place of meditation people. In addition, this temple also has a replica of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar. If you go into, you can see there are many statues of the Buddha.

If you go on to the back of the hermitage, there is an amazing sight that tourists can see, the statue of sleeping Buddha. Just like in the Maha Vihara Mojopahit, sleeping Buddha statue in Malaysia are also painted gold. Really looks special and magnificent. Because not all temples have a statue of sleeping Buddha, so make sure you come to the monastery during a visit to Malang Dhammadipa, yes!

3. Pagoda Buddhagaya Watugong Avalokitesvara, Semarang

Buddhists in Central Java are usually identical to the Borobudur temple. Apparently, there are other places you must visit, especially in this day of Vesak, which is Avalokitesvara Buddhagaya Watugong Pagoda. There, you can see one of the best masterpieces of the Buddha. Curious?

Pagoda is located on Pioneer Road Independence, Semarang, Central Java is somewhat unique, because it has a pagoda that is rare in Indonesia. Looking to the right of the pagoda, you will see the strong attraction of this place, the statue of sleeping Buddha.

Sleeping Buddha statue you can not see in any monastery, because it symbolized Buddha statue has been at the highest levels, reaching enlightenment. In contrast to the golden statue of Buddha is painted in Mojokerto and Malang, sleeping Buddha statue in Hyderabad for a brown dress, and the body remains the gold color.

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