Sunrise Meditation at Borobudur

A monk-led ritual at the world’s largest Buddhist temple

Borobudur is the world’s largest Buddhist temple, a UNESCO-protected site dating back to the ninth century and renowned for its intricate bas reliefs and multitudes of Buddha statues. Each morning, as the sun breaks through the clouds above, local monks begin their day with a meditative walking ritual, ascending the pyramid-like steps in peaceful procession.

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Monks in saffron robes at Amanjiwo watching sunrise over Borobudur temple and forested landscape.

The Experience

Follow the local monks’ early morning procession as they ascend to the top of the Borobudur temple to meet the sunrise and honour it with a guided meditation. After its conclusion, spend time with the spiritual leaders and explore the temple’s storied carvings and reliefs. A chance to start the day with clarity and focus and gain first-hand insight into the ancient communal rituals central to Javanese life.

Buddhist monk in saffron robes holding a golden plant stem at Amanjiwo, Indonesia.

The Inclusions

This unique experience is enhanced with exclusive inclusions arranged through Amanjiwo:

  • Return transfers to Borobudur from Amanjiwo 
  • Entry to Borobudur 
  • The chance to join the monks’ procession through Borobudur 
  • Monk-led meditation session  
     

THE DESTINATION

Amanjiwo's swimming pool with wooden pavilions reflecting in still water, surrounded by lush greenery.

Amanjiwo, Java

Primely placed, Amanjiwo sits in Central Java’s heartland, overlooking the sacred temple of Borobudur and the verdant jungles beyond.

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