Project Gutenberg 2020-08-27 Public domain in the USA. 277 Groneman, I. (Isaac) 1832 1912 Groneman, Isaac Groneman, J. Groneman, Isaäc J. H. H., J. JH Boeddhistische Tempelbouwvallen. English Ruins of Buddhistic Temples in Prågå Valley—Tyandis Båråbudur, Mendut and Pawon MFR, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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.) Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Buddhist temples Temples -- Indonesia -- Java BQ NA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other Category: Art Category: Archaeology & Anthropology Category: Religion/Spirituality 271834 2025-09-25T05:59:30.567400 text/html 247630 2024-10-18T05:31:02 text/html 1125060 2025-09-25T05:59:38.764414 application/epub+zip 1130854 2025-09-25T05:59:33.750420 application/epub+zip 166826 2025-09-25T05:59:32.235413 application/epub+zip 1223967 2025-09-25T05:59:41.790368 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1191236 2025-09-25T05:59:37.433396 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 230464 2022-09-28T12:17:10.398518 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 216767 2025-09-25T05:59:29.659404 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 196736 2024-10-18T05:31:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17990 2025-09-25T05:59:41.929352 application/rdf+xml 17664 2025-09-25T05:59:32.405409 image/jpeg 2826 2025-09-25T05:59:32.320412 image/jpeg 1653898 2025-09-25T05:59:30.610454 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog nl.wikipedia