N6531 Borobudur Lotus Locket

Borobudur is the largest Buddhist monument in the world. It is located on the Indonesian Island of Java. The temple was built around 750 AD and completely finished 75 years later. Borobudur was vacant and hidden for many years under the volcanic ash of Mount Merapi until its rediscovery in the eighteenth century. Many believe the aerial view of Borobudur takes the shape of a lotus, the Buddhist symbol of purity, femininity and birth. Researchers believe Borobudur depicts the path of a Buddhist from samsara to nirvana. Also known as the gigantic stone textbook of Buddhism, Borobudur illustrates the life of Buddha and his teachings. The Borobudur Lotus collection represents the handsome wonder and beauty of the world, renewal and life. The locket potrays an aerial view of Borobudur, and has a quote inside ("Your work is to discover your world and then with all you heart give yourself to it.”-Buddha). The chain is sterling silver, 18 inches long, and fully adjustable. The locket itself is bronze with sterling silver accents.