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November 26, 2024 | 06:44 am
TEMPO.CO, Yogyakarta - Tourists visiting Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, can now learn various things about meditation. Because, towards the end of November, PT Taman Wisata Candi (TWC) Borobudur, Prambanan, and Ratu Boko (InJourney Destination Management/IDM) have launched a new class for tourists interested in various aspects of meditation. Including practicing it in a special location prepared within the Borobudur Temple complex.
Uniquely, in the class named One Day Learning Meditation or ODL, tourists will be educated on various aspects of meditation for just six hours. "This class is designed to equip participants with in-depth theory and practice of meditation, which is beneficial for the health of the body, mind, and soul," said PT TWC Marketing & Sales Group Head, Dimas Ganjar Romadhon, on Monday, November 25, 2024.
Meditation Class
The meditation class, initiated together with the renowned Bali Usada Health Meditation training center, will be centered in a special meditation room in Borobudur Temple called Borobudur Spiritual Sanctuary or BSS.
Dimas said that the meditation training will be directly guided by mentors appointed from the meditation training center. This class consists of five sessions that combine health meditation theory with gradual practice. Starting from breathing techniques, body posture, to deep meditation.
"Participants will be gradually guided in each session to ensure they understand and feel the benefits of meditation optimally," he said. The serene and peaceful atmosphere in the Borobudur area will further enrich this experience.
Yoga and Holistic Classes
This meditation class is based on a method developed by Merta Ada, the Chief Guru of Bali Usada Health Meditation. The method combines mindfulness meditation, concentration, loving-kindness, and wisdom to achieve something called a harmonious mind. This mind is used to heal various aspects, from the physical body to the mental, emotional, and memory.
In addition to meditation, this class also includes yoga and discussions on holistic health. Participants can gain a deep understanding of meditation and health, as well as the opportunity to reset their minds and souls.
"This technique integrates teachings from ancient Balinese manuscripts, traditional healing, modern science, and Merta Ada's personal experience," he said. With a simple approach, this technique is considered to be easier to learn for anyone.
Wellness Tourism
Meanwhile, the special meditation class at Borobudur Temple aims to enrich the new services of tourist visits. Dimas referred to the Global Wellness Economic Monitor 2024 report where Indonesia is included in the top 20 countries for wellness tourism based on expenditure in 2023.
In the report, wellness tourists recorded more than 1 million domestic and international trips, contributing 7.8% of total tourism trips and 17.9% of total tourism expenditure. "From there, Borobudur Spiritual Sanctuary is projected to become a wellness and spiritual destination," he said.
This sanctuary, according to Dimas, becomes a space to learn about the universal values of Borobudur and support the transformation of Borobudur Temple into a spiritual epicenter. "Borobudur not only offers archaeological attractions, but also transformative deep experiences. Starting from meditation, yoga, to health therapy. This is a place for healing the soul and self-reflection," he said.
Borobudur Spiritual Sanctuary itself is designed with an environmentally friendly concept, energy-efficient, and focuses on air quality and environmental tranquility. The presence of the Bodhi Tree (Ficus religiosa) in the surroundings reinforces the spiritual atmosphere of this area.
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