The Borobudur Temple Compounds in Java, Indonesia, consist of Candi Borobudur, Candi Pawon, and Candi Mendut, which lie straight and are connected by a ritual path. They were founded in the CE eighth century by the Śailendras, powerful sovereigns in Central Java at that time. The temple compounds must, therefore, be regarded not only as sacred Buddhist sites but also as a manifestation of royal power. Interestingly, the Borobudur Temple Compounds were abandoned as early as the CE tenth century and remained unused for centuries. However, the temples did not fall into oblivion by the local community; although they had converted to Islam, tales and legends continued to be spun concerning the temples. In the nineteenth century, the British Colonialists discovered and began reconstructing them, and the Indonesian Government has continued work until the present day. Subsequently, the Buddhist community returned to the temples, founded monasteries, and celebrated Buddhist rituals regularly. Finally, the temples have recently become a major tourist attraction. However, this chapter explores the Borobudur Temple Compounds by examining its various layers, with overlaps between them. The implications of these multifaceted approaches towards the compound are analysed, and how contrasting expectations of their meanings and usage could be reconciled sustainably.