Stup Tacular!!!

The first time I heard and saw pictures of the Borobudur Temple was back in Seattle while talking to my good buddy Henry Sia. I'll admit, I had a good chuckle when I viewed the photo of Henry when he was a kid amongst the 72 stupas at the top of the Temple. While my laughing subsided, my desire to see this temple did not.

Known as one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world, Borobudur was built in the 8th and 9th centuries AD during the reign of Syailendra Dynasty. Built in three tiers the lower levels are decorated with intricate relief carvings; while the top level has 72 stupas, each containing a statue of the Buddha. It's no wonder why this is known the world over, it's a stunning piece of architecture.