The Buddhist temple of Borobudur in Java has caused disagreement among scholars about its true significance and purpose. Some argue it is a stupa, meant to hold Buddhist relics for pilgrims. Others see it as a mandala, representing Buddhist spiritual concepts. While both sides make valid arguments, the author believes Borobudur serves both purposes - it has architectural elements of a stupa containing relics, and is also designed like a mandala with symbolic spiritual meaning.