A Tour in a Buddhist Temple in Indonesia

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Eight years ago, I set foot on a Buddhist Temple known as Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya. This temple is said to be the biggest temple in Southeast Asia. The temple was built in 1991 to give special honor to Maitreya who is prophesied to be the next Buddha. It is said that he will appear on Earth in the future, achieve complete enlightenment and teach the pure dharma.

Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Temple
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You can find statues of Maitreya in almost every corner of the building. There are also other Buddha Statues inside the temple as well as outside.

Posing for the camera while exploring.
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According to the legend, if you rub Buddha’s belly, you will achieve happiness, prosperity and good luck. It is said that the belief was developed from a Chinese Proverb of the Laughing Buddha.

Picture of me trying to achieve prosperity, good luck and happiness by rubbing Buddha's belly.
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Laughing Buddha provides us motivation and a positive mental attitude to face our day looking at the bright side of life. No matter what we are facing everyday especially at this moment of pandemic, let’s not forget to smile and see the light in every situation.

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@Reisen i have had laughing buddha statue in home. as you said, it’s said to bring prosperity. thanks for sharing. : )

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@Reisen good post. thanks.

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@sparekh You’re welcome! If you don’t mind, where did you get your Buddha Statue?

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@Ajaypalsagar You’re welcome!

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@Reisen I had it when I was working in China. I bought it from a night market in Shanghai.

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  • @Reisen is a great experience that many of us would like to live, good photographs … I greatly admire the cultural and religious diversity!*
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@Robert24 Thank you! Indeed, traveling expands our knowledge about different aspects of life!

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@Reisen Your smile looks great at all photos, your trip was surely very pleasant for you!

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@OlgaKlimchik Thank you for your compliment! This trip is the most special for me because It was the first time, I traveled with the whole family and it was fun!

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