KARMAWIBHANGGA. The Karmawibhangga is a manuscript describing the doctrine of cause and effect of good and evil. This series of reliefs isn’t visible as it’s surrounded by the broad base. Only part of the south side of Bharabudhara chandi is dismantled for visitors.

LALITAVISTARA. The life of Buddha Gautama from his birth until his 1st Sermon at Benares, is depicted here. Only one round along the terrasses has been dedicated to this manuscript.

JATAKAMALA-JATAKA. The Jatakamala of Garland of Jatakas, is a collection of poems consisting of 34 Jatakas. Written by Aryacara in the fourth century, these Jatakas contain stories about great deeds performed by the Buddha in his former lives. These episodes of reincarnations serve as examples of selflessness.

AWADANA. The Awadana are actually Jatakas, in which Buddha isn’t performing the principal lead. They describe deeds accomplished by the Bodhisattvas in their former lives, steeling onself for Buddhaship.

GANDAWYUHA. In the Buddhist world, the Gandawyuha writing is considered most important. It describes Sudhana, son of a rich merchant, who in his aim to attain the highest Wisdom, meets several Bodhisattvas. The Maitreya-the Future Buddha and Samantabhadra belong to these spiritual teachers.

BHADRACHARI. Concluding the Gandawyuha-the Bhadrachari has been added to it-containing the pledge of Sudhana to follow the example of the Bodhisattva Samantabhadra.

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Narasumber: Moerdowo,R.M.