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100 1 _aGroneman, I.
_q(Isaac),
_d1832-1912
240 1 0 _aBoeddhistische Tempelbouwvallen. English
245 1 0 _aRuins of Buddhistic Temples in Prågå Valley—Tyandis Båråbudur, Mendut and Pawon
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-08-27
508 _aMFR, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Ruins of Buddhistic Temples in Prågå Valley—Tyandis Båråbudur, Mendut and Pawon" by Dr. I. Groneman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the significance, history, and artistry of ancient Buddhist temples in Java, including detailed descriptions of Båråbudur, Mendut, and Pawon. The book serves as both a scholarly investigation and a travel guide for those interested in the rich heritage of Buddhism and its architectural legacy in Indonesia. The opening portion of the book sets a scholarly tone, detailing the author’s journey into antiquarian studies following his retirement due to illness. Dr. Groneman reflects on the need to thoroughly understand the archaeological and cultural significance of the Buddhist temples in Central Java, citing the challenges posed by neglect and decay. He outlines the historical foundations of Buddhism, particularly its origins with Gautama Buddha, and highlights key figures and artifacts from the religion's past. His observations are framed within the larger context of the temples' architectural grandeur—exemplified by Båråbudur—and the ongoing need for restoration and preservation of these significant cultural sites. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBuddhist temples
653 _aTemples -- Indonesia -- Java
700 1 _aJ. H.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63057
999 _c103881
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