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Thursday, June 18, 2009

Borobudur


I did a quick search before writing this post and I realised that they are different lists of "Wonders of the World". Anyway, Borobudur is listed as one of the wonders in one such list. It is a Buddhist temple built in the 8th century (I think!). It has about 7 platforms (depending on how you count it) in its pyramidal structure.








Inside each stupa (bell-shaped thingy) is a Buddha statue and I'm trying to reach inside to touch the heel of Buddha for good luck. The guys are to touch the hand while the girls touch the heel. Thank goodness for my long limps! My colleague is trying to kiss the stone lion, but I don't think that will bring him any good luck!

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