Mendut

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Mendut

Mendut (Java Topography)
Mendut
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Building information
Town near Magelang, Central Java
Country Indonesia
Coordinates 7°36′14″S 110°13′48″E / -7.604, 110.23Coordinates: 7°36′14″S 110°13′48″E / -7.604, 110.23
Style candi

Mendut is an eighth century Buddhist temple in Central Java, Indonesia. Mendut, Borobudur and Pawon, all of which are Buddhist temples, are located in one straight line. There is a mutual religious relationship between the three temples, although the exact ritual process is unknown.[1] Today, during the full moon in May or June, Buddhists in Indonesia observe Vesak annually by walking from Mendut passing through Pawon and ends at Borobudur.[2]

Location three Buddhist temples, Borobudur-Pawon-Mendut, in one straight line.
Location three Buddhist temples, Borobudur-Pawon-Mendut, in one straight line.
Statue of Buddha inside the Mendut temple
Statue of Buddha inside the Mendut temple

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[edit] References

  1. ^ J. L. Moens (1951). "Barabudur, Mendut en Pawon en hun onderlinge samenhang (Barabudur, Mendut and Pawon and their mutual relationship)". Tijdschrift voor de Indische Taai-, Land- en Volkenkunde: 326–386. Het Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen. “trans. by Mark Long” 
  2. ^ The Meaning of Procession. Waisak. Walubi (Buddhist Council of Indonesia). Retrieved on 2006-12-13.