Buddhism is the second oldest religion in Indonesia after Hinduism, which arrived from India around the second century. The history of Buddhism in Indonesia is closely related to the history of Hinduism, as a number of empires influenced by Indian culture were established around the same period. The arrival of Buddhism in the Indonesian archipelago began with trading activity, from the early 1st century, by way of the maritime Silk Road between Indonesia and India.
BOROBUDUR TEMPLE
The architectural splendour of Borobudur temple cannot be separated from the long history of the development of Buddhism in Indonesia. The fame of Borobudur Temple is well known to foreign countries and is known as the largest Buddhist monument in the world.
The initial construction of Borobudur Temple occurred in the 8th and 9th centuries around 800 AD during the reign of the Shailendra dynasty.
Brahma Vihara Arama Monastery
Brahma Vihara Arama is a beautiful monastery and the largest Buddhist Temple in Bali.
Brahma Vihara Arama consists of three words: Brahma, Vihara, and Arama. Brahma means praise/glory. Vihara means the way of life, and Arama means place. From the combination of words, it can be concluded that the meaning of Brahmavihara-Arama is a place for self-training, forging the noble/laudable behaviour which in Buddhism includes Metta, Karuna, Mudita, and Upekkha.
