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Borobudur:
Pyramid
of
the
Cosmic
Buddha
Written by Dr. Caesar Voûte and Mark E. Long Photography by Fitra Jaya Burnama Published by DK Printworld Ltd. Oversized (30 cm) coffee-table style book with 351 text pages, 163 color and black & white photographs, 8 architectural drawings, glossary, bibliography, index, and two folded copies of the Vajradhatu and Garbhadhatu mandalas ISBN: 812460403-7 - Now available from borobudur.tv through Amazon.com Borobudur
was
constructed
during
the eighth century as a guide to the Noble Path
of the Buddha. Born from silence and unfolding into the serenity of the
other shore, it expresses the glory of Indonesia’s awareness and
creativity, the smile of her plastic forms over the centuries as well
as her travels along the edge of thoughts that cross the endless
corridors of memory.
Though the western world rediscovered this magnificent structure almost two hundred years ago this sacred place nonetheless remains seated in its enigmatic depth, engulfed in vaporous illusions, waiting for someone to find the base simplicity of its Truth. This book is a catalyst and invites adventurous minds to find new directions by bringing into focus the vast universe of the Borobudur in order to cultivate the Way to weeding out error. The questions posed or solutions offered herein are like water and waves: different yet identical in essence. They stir discussion. One of the special contributions of this book lies in its correlating the cyclical movements of the Sun and Moon with the numerical symbolism of Borobudur. The authors cite the magical effect of the Sun suddenly appearing out of the volcano Merapi and empowering the Borobudur-mountain with its radiant energy in poetic imagery. This magic moment of satori or enlightenment echoes the experiences of the unknown monarch who had commissioned the monument’s construction and the inspiration that made the architect envision this Buddhist wonder. » Dr. Lokesh Chandra, New Delhi  |
Borobudur
Slideshow Candi Mendut: Womb of the Tathagata Written by Mark E. Long A forthcoming publication from Aditya Prakashan A Standard-sized hardcover book with 448 text pages, 270 illustrations available from borobudur.tv later in 2010 A “Even
without
knowing
how
and
why,
everyone
falls
under
the
charm
Aand the influence which this temple exudes, so that without realizing it one is carried to where the artist wanted the visitor to be.” — J.L.A. Brandes |
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