BUDDHIST ART

Buddhism and Buddhist Art

Teachings of Buddhism was founded by Sidharta Gautama  in the 6th century BC. he was born in the tribe Shaka. He has a son. He left the life as a nobleman and had spent many years to meditating under Bodhi tree. Buddhist teachings is the oldest religion. According to Buddhist teachings, the man himself is in the highest position and the man is master of himself. Buddhism offers freedom to his followers. Release itself depends on self-awareness.

BOROBUDUR

Word Borobudur is a combination of the words bore (village) and Budur (temple). It was erected by Mahayana Buddhism around the year 800's. Borobudur has 4 floors oval, 3-coil, and one main stupa as a peak. Stupa shaped like a bell. It has 72 statues and consists of 5 floors. The stupa decorated with carved sculptures. There is a statue on the wall reflects the law of karma. Borobudur represents 10 bodhisattva who must pass to reach the perfection of the Buddha. Foot of Borobudur represents the world kamadhatu low libido. 4 floors with wall reliefs on it named rupadhatu which means the world to break free from lust. While the floor to the 5 to 7 or Arupadhatu which means people are free. Highest level reflects the absence wuduj. Lanes bounded by walls around the temple is a place for conducting religious ceremonies.