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Borobudur Temple: A Majestic Legacy of Ancient Java

Borobudur Temple, located in Central Java, Indonesia, is one of the world’s greatest
Buddhist monuments. Constructed in the 9th century during the Sailendra dynasty, it
serves as a testament to the rich cultural and architectural heritage of ancient Java. The
structure is a marvel, built without the use of mortar or cement, relying instead on
interlocking volcanic stone blocks.

Borobudur is well-known all over the world. Its construction is influenced by the Gupta
architecture of India. The temple is constructed on a hill 46 meter high and consists of
eight steps like stone terrace. The first five terraces are square and surrounded by walls
adorned with Buddhist sculpture in bas-relief. The upper three arecircular. Each of them
is with a circle of bell shape-stupa. The entire upper structure is crowned by a large
stupa at the center of the top circle. The way to the summit extends through some 4.8
km of passage and stairways.

The design of Borobudur symbolizes the conception of universe in Buddhist


cosmology. It is believed that the universe is divided into three spiritual spheres,
kamadhatu, rupadhatu, and arupadhatu. The first sphere, kamadhatu, represents
respectively the sphere of desires where we are bound to our desires; the second sphere,
rupadhatu, represents forms where we abandon our desires but are still bound to name
and form; and the last sphere, arupadhatu, represents form lessness where there is no
longer either name or form. Borobudur temple which is rededicated as an Indonesian
monument in 1983 is a valuable treasure for Indonesian people. With its magnificent
size and architecture, no wonder that Borobudur Temple includes 7 wonders of the
world.

Borobudur is not only an architectural wonder but also a spiritual pilgrimage site.
Annually, thousands of pilgrims and tourists visit the temple, marveling at its grandeur
and intricate carvings that depict Buddhist teachings and Javanese life during the 8th
and 9th centuries.
Candi Borobudur: Warisan Megah dari Jawa Kuno

Candi Borobudur, yang terletak di Jawa Tengah, Indonesia, adalah salah satu monumen
Buddha terbesar di dunia. Dibangun pada abad ke-9 pada masa dinasti Sailendra, candi
ini menjadi bukti kekayaan warisan budaya dan arsitektur Jawa kuno. Strukturnya
merupakan keajaiban, dibangun tanpa menggunakan adukan semen atau semen,
melainkan mengandalkan balok-balok batu vulkanik yang saling mengunci.

Borobudur terkenal di seluruh dunia. Pembangunannya dipengaruhi oleh arsitektur


Gupta dari India. Candi ini dibangun di atas bukit setinggi 46 meter dan terdiri dari
delapan undakan seperti teras batu. Lima undakan pertama berbentuk persegi dan
dikelilingi oleh dinding yang dihiasi dengan patung Buddha dalam bentuk relief. Tiga
teras atas berbentuk lingkaran. Masing-masing dengan lingkaran stupa berbentuk
lonceng. Seluruh struktur atas dimahkotai oleh stupa besar di tengah lingkaran atas.
Jalan menuju puncak membentang melalui lorong dan tangga sepanjang 4,8 km.

Desain Borobudur melambangkan konsepsi alam semesta dalam kosmologi Buddha.


Dipercaya bahwa alam semesta dibagi menjadi tiga lingkup spiritual, kamadhatu,
rupadhatu, dan arupadhatu. Lingkup pertama, kamadhatu, mewakili masing-masing
lingkup keinginan di mana kita terikat pada keinginan kita; lingkup kedua, rupadhatu,
mewakili bentuk di mana kita meninggalkan keinginan kita tetapi masih terikat pada
nama dan bentuk; dan lingkup terakhir, arupadhatu, mewakili ketiadaan bentuk di mana
tidak ada lagi nama atau bentuk. Candi Borobudur yang diresmikan sebagai monumen
Indonesia pada tahun 1983 merupakan harta karun yang sangat berharga bagi bangsa
Indonesia. Dengan ukuran dan arsitekturnya yang megah, tak heran jika Candi
Borobudur termasuk dalam 7 keajaiban dunia.

Borobudur bukan hanya keajaiban arsitektur tetapi juga merupakan situs ziarah
spiritual. Setiap tahunnya, ribuan peziarah dan wisatawan mengunjungi candi ini,
mengagumi kemegahan dan ukiran rumitnya yang menggambarkan ajaran Buddha dan
kehidupan Jawa pada abad ke-8 dan ke-9.
Explanation of Structure and Language Features

1. Structure of the Text


 Introduction: The first paragraph introduces Borobudur Temple, mentioning
its location, historical significance, and architectural uniqueness.
 Description of Structure: The second and the third paragraph details the
temple’s layout, explaining its symbolic design and components, such as
relief panels and Buddha statues.
 Conclusion: The final paragraph wraps up with a broader view of the
temple’s cultural and spiritual importance, emphasizing its role as a
pilgrimage and tourist destination.

2. Language Features
 Present Simple Tense: Used throughout to describe the current, timeless
characteristics of Borobudur Temple (e.g., “Borobudur Temple is…”).
 Adjectives: Descriptive words (e.g., “majestic,” “rich,” “intricate”) create a
vivid image of the temple and its details.
 Technical Terms: Buddhist cosmology terms (e.g., Kamadhatu, Rupadhatu,
Arupadhatu) give specific information about the temple’s symbolic
significance.
 Subject-Specific Vocabulary: Words related to architecture and spirituality
(e.g., “balustrades,” “stupa,” “pilgrimage”) help convey the temple’s
architectural and religious importance.

Text Structure

1. Introduction: The text opens with an overview, introducing Borobudur Temple


as a significant cultural and architectural marvel from the 9th century in Central
Java, Indonesia.
2. Detailed Description:
o Physical Structure: It describes the temple’s unique construction
method (interlocking volcanic stones) and layout (a terraced structure,
first five terraces square, upper three circular).
o Symbolic Significance: The text explains the temple’s symbolic
representation of Buddhist cosmology, with three levels: kamadhatu,
rupadhatu, and arupadhatu, each representing different spiritual states.
3. Conclusion: The text ends by acknowledging Borobudur’s status as both a
national treasure and a world wonder, and its importance as a site for spiritual
pilgrimage.

Language Features

1. Descriptive Vocabulary: The passage uses detailed and vivid language, such as
"majestic," "ancient," "volcanic stone blocks," and "intricate carvings," to create
an image of the temple’s beauty and grandeur.
2. Technical Terms: Terms like "Gupta architecture," "stupa," and Buddhist
cosmological terms (kamadhatu, rupadhatu, arupadhatu) reflect the temple’s
religious and architectural context.
3. Present Tense: The use of present tense ("Borobudur is," "it serves as") gives
the description an immediate quality, as though inviting the reader to view the
temple themselves.
4. Third-Person Point of View: The objective, third-person narration creates an
informative tone suitable for sharing historical and cultural information.
5. Comparative and Superlative Language: Words like "greatest," "most well-
known," and "no wonder" emphasize Borobudur's significance in both national
and global contexts.

These structural and language features combine to make the passage both informative
and engaging, capturing the reader's interest while providing a rich description of
Borobudur Temple’s historical, cultural, and spiritual significance.

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