Everyone loves Bali. This island of the Gods has so many tourists spots that can be visited. This time, let’s talk about a quiet and peaceful place, which is suitable for a relaxing walk in Bali!

Brahmavihara Arama

If you’ve seen the beautiful dolphins at Lovina Beach and playing water in Singsing Waterfall, now is the time for another tourist spots. You’ll find a leisurely stroll that is accompanied by a calm and peaceful atmosphere at Brahmavihara Arama. This is the largest temple in Bali and is located in Gang Sahadewa, Banjar Tegeha Village, Banjar District, Buleleng Regency. It's not hard to find the location. Because it is located in a fairly strategic area, namely on the main road edge of Tegeha Village.

Being in a hilly area, making Brahmavihara Arama presents a calm and cool atmosphere. The stretch of the green rice fields and the blue sea are clearly visible from this temple. The temple has Balinese architectural designs, which uses a composition of red bricks for the wall. This place feels even more beautiful, because there are towering stupas that can always be seen from every corner of the temple.

Upon your arrival, you will immediately be greeted by a five-meter-tall Buddha statue in the Abhaya Mudra pose. Peaceful atmosphere will immediately spread on your body when entering the main gate. Since this is a place of worship, be sure to wear polite clothes during your visit!

This temple consists of several buildings that you can explore. First, there is the Gara Uposatha. This is the first and core building of Brahmavihara Arama. Inside, there are reliefs of the birth of Buddha in a state of reaching Nirvana. It functions as a place of coronation for prospective bhikkhus, places of prayer, meditation, and other religious ceremonies. Then there is the Dharmasala building, located in the east, a lecture hall for monks. Besides that, it also functions as a place of marriage ceremony to get blessings by the monk.

Then there are two stupa buildings. The first stupa is in the northwest and is shaped like a giant bell. In this bell, sacred and private objects are kept by YM. Dalai Lama XIV. As a tribute, because he had made a spiritual journey to Brahmavihara Arama in 1982. The second stupa is Panca Bala. This is the most unique stupa because the building is in the form of a miniature Borobudur Temple. This building is the most hunted by tourists as a photo object. Once inside, you will see reliefs depicting the history of Siddharta Gautama and his younger brother, Prince Nanda. Well, this building is also most often used for meditation.

Besides that, in the western corner there is a Bodhi Tree. Around this tree there are beautiful reliefs. This place symbolizes the victory of Buddha when he reaches eternal perfection. Then there is the Kuti building, which is the residence of the monks and students. At the same time, it is also used as a training ground for the monks.

Not only going around and taking pictures around the building, you can also meditate. Brahmavihara opens a monthly meditation schedule and is guided by well-known teachers.

Remember, during your visit, don’t talk too loud so you won’t bother other visitors. Furthermore, you shouldn’t use a drone because the sound can interfere the worship activities. Finally, keep the environment clean by throwing your trash in a provided place.