Brahma Vihara Arama: Bali’s Buddhist monastery
Brahma Vihara Arama is located SW of Lovina, 3 km inland from the town of Dencarik. Built in 1970, Brahma Vihara Arama is popular with Buddhist visitors form all over Asia and is a unique place. The location on the northern slope of the mountains, affords wonderful view of the north coast.
Brahma Vihara Arama has elements of Balinese Hinduism which include a couple of terrifying naga either side of the entrance and a Balinese Hindu kulkul (wooden bell) tower. The bell shaped structures, made of blocks of dark stone remind me of Borobudor in Central Java.
Visitors should wear a sarong or long pants. Donations accepted.
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G’day Nick,
Candika & I spent quite a few hours here and it is a spectacular example of Buddist architecture. On the top level, the ‘minature’ Borobudur replica is an extension for those monks and pilgrims wishing to pray at a higher level. Candika, being a Buddist, revelled in this place. I took heaps of fotos there!.
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