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| Brahmavihara Arama |
Brahmavihara-Arama, better known by the name of Buddha banjar
monastery which is the biggest Buddha monastery in Bali .
It is in a hilly area in the village tegeha banjar, banjar district, 22 km west
Singaraja and 11 km from the tourist area of Lovina. With a quiet and calm
atmosphere. We can look directly to the beach lovina, atmosphere of this makes
the monastery Buddha this become strong appeal for tourists, both foreign
tourists and domestic. Outline the monastery complex consists of 5 important,
namely:
Uposatha Gara
Located on the west summit, a comfortable and quiet room. On
the walls were carved panels birth of the Buddha, and in the middle there is a
statue of the Buddha in a state of achieving nirvana. This room functions for the
inauguration of the Bhiku samanera (candidates Bhiku), an early stage for the
next training session.
Dharmasala
Sort of lecture halls located on the east. In this place the
Bhiku conduct worship services, giving sermons, and this place is also used as
a place to do all spiritual activity.
Stupa
A building that resembles a giant bell located in the
Northwest corner, which all sides are made of concrete with a very impressive
relief.
Tree Body
In the southwest corner of the building there is a large tree
called the tree body, which is around the tree decorated with reliefs. This
place is a symbol of the victory of the Buddha at the time he reached the Buddha
sammia (the eternal perfection).
Kuti
Kuti is the residence of the Bhiku and students who are
studying and this place is also sometimes used as a practice site of the Bhiku.
In the monastery complex there are some Buddha statues that
adorn every corner of the garden or room. There are two very interesting Buddha
statue is a statue of the Buddha statue parinirwana and are achieving the Sama
or moksha in Hindu religious terms.
