I arrived at Brahma Arama Vihara, a Buddhist temple in North Bali, around 11 o'clock. Built in the 1970s, this temple serves as a center for Buddhist teachings and meditation on the island. Located at about 200 meters above sea level, it has a beautiful setting and a cooler climate compared to Lovina beach (a tourist area), which is just a few meters above sea level.
Before entering, we were asked to wear sarongs, which were provided by the temple staff at the entrance. We paid about 25,000 IDR per person for the entry ticket, and then we were allowed to enter the temple grounds.
The temple reflects foundational Buddhist teachings about the nature of life and suffering, along with practices to overcome it. Our first stop was a building with a puja (worship) area that holds a golden Buddha statue. Here, we should put oour sandals or our shoes before entering the room.
The temple complex is divided into several sections. The first area houses the Buddha statue, where people pray. A few steps up is a meditation hall decorated with images of Buddha or Siddhartha Gautama. Moving on, there’s another prayer area dedicated to the goddess of prosperity, often used as a place of worship. Nearby stands a building shaped like a large bell.
From here, we walked along a path leading to a replica of Borobudur, the famous Buddhist temple in Java, known for its grand scale.
In front of it, there is a traditional Balinese split gate where visitors often take photos. A staircase beside this gate leads back down to the entrance, near the building where the prayer took place.