Wihara Dharma Shanti Bintan Kepri
Vihara Dharma Shanti or Vihara Dharma Santi which is located on Jalan Permaisuri, Tanjung Uban Selatan, Bintan North District, Bintan Regency , Riau Islands Province (Kepri) is a place of worship for Buddhists as well as a tourist destination.
You can see the location of the Dharma Shanti Vihara via Google Maps.
This temple has a unique large gold statue called the Reclining Buddha Statue.
his statue is a magnet for domestic and foreign tourists (tourists) to visit the Dharma Shanti Temple .
The Sleeping Buddha statue at the Dharma Shanti Temple is a replica of the Sleeping Buddha statue at Wat Pho, Bangkok, Thailand.
The construction of the Sleeping Buddha statue at Vihara Dharma Shanti , Bintan , Riau Islands , took 4 months.
The statue, which was built at the back of the Dharma Shanti Vihara , was designed by an artist from Banyuwangi , East Java, named Dedi Purnomo.
statue Buddha The Reclining in Riau Islands , which was built facing west, was inaugurated on October 19 2019.
The length of the Sleeping Buddha statue at the Dharma Shanti Vihara reaches 16.8 meters with a height of 4 meters.
Not surprisingly, this large statue attracts the attention of domestic tourists and foreign tourists.
The story of the Sleeping Buddha Statue at the Dharma Shanti Temple
Still quoted from bintantourism.com, there is a touching story behind the Sleeping Buddha Statue at the Dharma Shanti Temple .
Not just any statue, the Sleeping Buddha statue ‘s life journey contains a story about the Buddha towards nirvana.
The Sleeping Buddha statue depicts the Buddha’s position before death, when he entered nirvana.
His sleeping posture was relaxed and his face was calm.
The expression and pose of the Buddha in the Reclining Buddha Statue symbolizes the peace and wisdom sought by many people.
Not surprisingly, many tourists visit the Dharma Shanti Vihara to admire the beauty of the Reclining Buddha Statue .
Tourists and pilgrims come to experience the tranquility presented by the Reclining Buddha Statue.
Reliefs and statues in the area of the Dharma Shanti Temple
If you visit the Dharma Shanti Temple , walk to the back of the temple to see the view of the Reclining Buddha Statue , you will also find reliefs or ornaments on the side of the statue.
There are 3 ornaments that show the life history of Buddha .
First Ornament: Depicts the Buddha -to-be with his hands pointing upwards. This ornament tells the history of the birth of the Buddha .
Second Ornament: Depicts Buddha meditating. This ornament signifies the attainment of a state of enlightenment.
Third Ornament: Depicts the Buddha in a lying position, telling about the time of “parinibbana” or the death of the Buddha .
The three events in Buddha’s life outlined in the reliefs are usually commemorated on Vesak Day.
Apart from the reliefs, in the Sleeping Buddha Statue area there is also a Meditation Buddha statue .
statue This Meditation Buddha is located in the middle of the pond in front of the Sleeping Buddha statue .
statue The Meditation Buddha symbolizes the Buddha who abides in nobility, as stated in the Karaniya Metta Sutta.
This teaches humans to develop awareness and maintain nobility in every position, whether standing, walking, sitting or lying down before falling asleep.
Stories of tourists visiting the Dharma Shanti Vihara
Local tourists admitted that they were amazed when they saw the Sleeping Buddha statue at the Dharma Shanti Temple.
This local tourist is named Tata. He came with his entourage.
Tata admitted that he had long wanted to visit the Dharma Shanti Vihara because he was curious to see what the Reclining Buddha statue looked like there.
“By the time I got here, I was really amazed, I felt like I was abroad,” said Tata
“The atmosphere changed when we came here,” said Tata.
“You don’t have to pay to enter, and it’s also close to Roro Uban Harbor,” he added.
“In my opinion, this should not be missed if you go to Bintan ,” said Tata.
Apart from Tata, there is also Ina who admitted that she enjoyed coming to the Dharma Shanti Vihara.
Ina’s curiosity to see the Sleeping Buddha statue paid off.
“It turns out this is what the Buddha statue looks like , very big and beautiful,” said Ina.
“I took a photo there earlier, it was really beautiful,” she said.
As said by tourists who come, you don’t need to pay to enter the Dharma Shanti Temple.
You can come at any time, enjoy the calm and peaceful atmosphere while looking at the Reclining Buddha Statue behind the temple.
Not only that, you can also meditate in this place.
For those of you who adhere to Buddhist beliefs, you can come and worship at the Dharma Shanti Vihara.
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