Bouddhist monastery, Buddhist monastery in Magelang, Indonesia
The Mendut Buddhist Monastery features a three-meter-high Buddha statue in its main chamber, accompanied by two Bodhisattva statues representing spiritual guidance.
Completed in 824 AD during the Sailendra Dynasty reign, the monastery stands as part of a sacred alignment with Borobudur and Pawon temples.
The monastery walls display intricate bas-reliefs depicting Jataka tales and Buddhist teachings, providing insights into ancient Indonesian Buddhist practices.
The monastery welcomes visitors daily from 7 AM to 7 PM and offers guided meditation sessions every evening at 7 PM.
During the annual Vesak celebration, thousands of Buddhist practitioners walk from Mendut to Borobudur temple in a traditional procession.
Location: Magelang
Address: Jl. Mayor Kusen, Sumberrejo, Mendut, Kec. Mungkid, Kabupaten Magelang, Jawa Tengah 56501, Indonesia 56501 56501
Opening Hours: Lunedì-Domenica 07:00-19:00
Phone: +62293788564
GPS coordinates: -7.60539,110.22949
Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:57
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