Ruins of Buddhistic Temples in Prågå Valley—Tyandis Båråbudur, Mendut and Pawon
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A descriptive study of three Buddhist temple ruins in a Javanese valley, combining on-site architectural and sculptural descriptions with discussion of Buddhist doctrines, iconography, and historical development. The author surveys each monument's layout, ornamentation, and restorations, interprets symbolic motifs and Dhyani-Buddha and Bodhisattva imagery, and contrasts Mahayana and Hinayana influences. The text blends antiquarian observation, translation of inscriptions, and reflections on the temples' conservation and decay, intended as an accessible guide for visitors and scholars alike.
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