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        "id": 1722227,
        "msgid": "religious-affairs-minister-borobudur-a-living-source-of-spiritual-values-1778183891",
        "date": "2026-05-06 19:33:16",
        "title": "Religious Affairs Minister: Borobudur a Living Source of Spiritual Values",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Anthropology",
        "summary": "Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar has described Borobudur Temple not merely as a physical world heritage site but as a 'living spiritual heritage' that imparts universal values of self-control, wisdom, and life balance to strengthen societal character and harmony. Speaking at a workshop in Jakarta ahead of Vesak Day, he urged reinterpretation of the temple's reliefs as a guide for personal introspection and national development, emphasising the need for ethical respect of sacred spaces and cross-sector collaboration to preserve its profound meaning alongside its structure. This perspective highlights Borobudur's role in fostering an inclusive, peaceful Indonesian society amid modern challenges.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar has\nemphasised that Borobudur Temple is not only a world cultural heritage\nsite but also a living spiritual heritage relevant to strengthening\nsocietal character and harmony.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBorobudur is not merely a sturdy stone structure, but a \u2018carved\nbook\u2019. Each relief invites us to reflect, look inward, and tread the\npath to wisdom,\u201d said Nasaruddin at the Borobudur Workshop Roadshow\nAhead of Vesak in Jakarta on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister stated that Borobudur needs to be understood beyond its\nphysical form, as a representation of humanity\u2019s inner journey towards\nwisdom.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed that the values embedded in Borobudur reflect universal\nteachings on self-control, wisdom, and life balance that remain relevant\nin facing contemporary dynamics.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe theme Reinterpreting Borobudur is not just an academic study,\nbut a call to revive noble values so they manifest in everyday life,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlaces of worship are spaces for inner encounters between humans and\nGod. There, peace, wisdom, and self-awareness grow. Therefore, upholding\nethics and respect for sacred spaces is a shared responsibility,\u201d he\nadded.<\/p>\n<p>The Grand Imam of Istiqlal Mosque invited the public to use Borobudur\nas a source of inspiration in building the nation\u2019s character. The\nvalues of wisdom, balance, and compassion reflected therein are deemed\nessential as a foundation for civilised and harmonious living.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese values need to be continually enlivened to serve as guidelines\nin building an inclusive and peaceful life in society, nation, and\nstate,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>In the context of preservation, the Minister emphasised the\nimportance of cross-sector collaboration so that Borobudur is not only\nmaintained physically but also kept alive in meaning.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/religious-affairs-minister-borobudur-a-living-source-of-spiritual-values-1778183891",
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