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Srivijaya's Buddhist Empire and the Borobudur Connection
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the deep Buddhist roots of the Srivijaya Empire and its connection to the magnificent Borobudur temple in Java. Lucas explains how the Sailendra dynasty, which built Borobudur in the 8th and 9th centuries, was closely linked to Srivijaya through marriage, trade, and religion. He describes the layout of Borobudur as a three-dimensional mandala, representing the journey from the world of desire to enlightenment, and reveals how Srivijaya funded and sourced artisans for the project using its vast trade wealth. The conversation touches on the syncretism of…
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