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Stone Reliefs of Borobudur
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Hubert Trapp
November 29, 2025
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Candi Borobudur possesses the world's most extensive collection of Buddhist stone reliefs (according to UNESCO). The monument comprises relief panels with a total length of five kilometers. These are divided into 1,460 narrative and 1,211 decorative reliefs.
The narrative Borobudur reliefs depict Buddhist stories and teachings and symbolize the path to enlightenment. The lower reliefs illustrate the law of karma and the consequences of human actions, while the higher levels depict the life of the Buddha. The reliefs offer insights into ancient Javanese society—from daily life and social structure to flora and fauna.
The narrative Borobudur reliefs depict Buddhist stories and teachings and symbolize the path to enlightenment. The lower reliefs illustrate the law of karma and the consequences of human actions, while the higher levels depict the life of the Buddha. The reliefs offer insights into ancient Javanese society—from daily life and social structure to flora and fauna.
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