JJS Jateng Gayeng , MAGELANG - Borobudur Temple was built around the 8th-9th century AD, namely during the Syailendra kingdom. One of the largest cultural heritages in the world is located in Magelang City, Central Java. The Borobudur temple is geographically located between several mountains and is located around the Progo and Elo rivers. The term Borobudur is a saying that Buddha often uttered after a shift in sound, until it became Borobudur. Another explanation also says that the word Borobudur comes from bara and beduhur. Bara means monastery and beduhur means high. History of Borobudur Temple Quoting the book Local Wisdom of Central Java: Timeless by Retno Susilorini, it is explained that the philosophy of building the Borobudur temple can be seen from the Karmawibhangga reliefs which depict human life and provide instructions for its founder, King Samaratungga, who ruled in 782-812 AD. This temple, which was built during the heyday of the Syailendra dynasty and founded by Sama
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