Richard Gere: One Night at Borobudur
Published by Eunice Tan on June 27, 2011 in Entertainment-
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Hollywood actor Richard Gere has fulfilled his dream to visit Borobudur temple, the largest Buddhist monument in this world.
Richard Gere arrived at Jakarta, Indonesia on Saturday, 25 June 2011 with his wife and child. In the same day Richard Gere and family met Indonesian President Mr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in the Palace. The next day Gere flied to Yogyakarta where he would be welcomed by the Yogyakarta governor at Adisucipto airport. The star of Pretty Woman was scheduled to visit Borobudur temple on Sunday, 26 June 2011 to see The Masterpiece of Borobudur Ballet which would be staged from 20.30-21.30 in the evening.
He stayed one night at Borobudur. Monday morning, Gere would watch the sunrise at the top of the temple. Richard Gere, admitted that he had long dreamed of visiting Borobudur. Gere, who is also leader of the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) will do a “Peace Walk” ritual. In this ritual, Gere would surround Borobudur temple three times while reading the prayer. Richard Gere would also visit Mendut and Pawon and
tourist villages by elephant or horse-drawn carriage.
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“Buddhism has a lot of progress here, I think Indonesia has contributed to the development of Buddhism in the world.” Hollywood actor said. On Monday morning, Gere would also do meditation. For this, he invited people to
join the meditation with him.
The last time Gere visited Indonesia for about 25 years ago. At that time he visited Bali. This is Gere’s first visit to the island of Java. Gere plans vacation to Bali island again after visiting the temple of Borobudur. Gere demanded privacy to enjoy the island with his family.
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very nice one
Great article
I heard that Borobudur is a nice place. Good write here, Eunice, well done.
I doubt he and the family can have privacy as he’s so famous.
A famous Hollywood actor visiting the largest Buddhist temple in the world. He is probably a Buddhist.
So interesting to note that a famous Hollywood actor paying a visit Borobudur. Thanks for this post.
Interesting news. I hope I can visit Borobudur temple in the future.
before gere, david beckham and family also was visited borobudur, although i’m in Indonesia, I never go there.. buuu (crying) , I’m envy to hollywood actor, T.T
hi, reiny, it’s true that we don’t realize the importance of things that are easily approachable to us.
I want to visit Borobudur too.
A nice account that generates a noble feeling.Buddhist shrines are awe inspiring.
historic and wonderful place..love to be there too
I am a fan of Richard Gere and he had chosen a great place to see.
Interesting celebrity news!
Sounds like an awesome experience! Guess we now know why Richard Gere is always so relaxed and easy-going…
I’ve recently started meditating and I honestly didn’t expect it to work for me but it does! I relax and just let all the negativity run off of me…it’s incredible!
Very nice share.
I’m sure it was an enjoyable visit for Gere.
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interesting story! must have been exciting! great!
Would have loved to read more about the temple itself
great share
Ahh…Richard Gere!
nice one
I would also like to visit Borobudur, but without Richard Geere…I really don’t appreciate him much as an actor.
that’s true kristina, i agree with you, and great share here eunice
Interesting
I heard about this news at local TV program and I should say that Richard Gere is one of my favorite actors.
Nice article! Well, I’m starting to think also about visiting Borobudur…
Interesting. One sentence was a little awkward. He one night stayed at Borobudur. I think you meant ” He stayed one night at Borobudur.”
I re-read my article again, and I think you’re right, Fleur. I would like to fix the sentence.