Mojokerto is rich in relics from the Majapahit Kingdom, and stands a stunning religious monument: the Sleeping Buddha Statue. This giant, golden statue is not only a tourist icon, but also a symbol of tolerance and a reminder of the diverse history of the Indonesian archipelago. Located within the Maha Vihara Majapahit complex in Bejijong Village, Trowulan, the statue is a major attraction, drawing visitors from various backgrounds.

The Third Largest Statue in the World
The Mojokerto Reclining Buddha Statue holds the record for the Largest Reclining Buddha Statue in Indonesia (recorded by the Indonesian Museum of Records) and is said to be the third largest in the world, after Thailand and Nepal. Its astonishing dimensions 22 meters long, 6 meters wide, and 4.5 meters high, and gives it a majestic and monumental appearance. First built in 1993, the statue is coated in gold, a supreme tribute to Gautama Buddha.

Philosophical and Historical Meaning
The Reclining Buddha statue holds deep philosophical significance in Buddhist teachings. The statue's pose, tilted to the right with its right palm supporting its head (known as Maha Parinibbana), depicts the moment of Gautama Buddha's death, or the moment of attaining Parinibbana (perfect nirvana). Beneath the foundation of this giant statue, relief carvings depict the Buddha's life journey, the law of cause and effect (karmaphala), and the law of rebirth.

Location in the Heart of History
The Maha Vihara Majapahit and the Reclining Buddha statue in Trowulan hold significant historical and cultural value. Trowulan is known as the former capital of the Majapahit Kingdom, the largest Hindu-Buddhist kingdom in the Indonesian archipelago. The establishment of this temple and statue at this location aims to reaffirm the spirit of unity (Bhinneka Tunggal Ika) inherited from the Majapahit era.

The Reclining Buddha statue in Trowulan is a peaceful religious tourism destination, open to the public, and a tangible proof of interfaith harmony amidst a historic site steeped in Javanese culture.