Lalitawistara is one of the main Mahayana scriptures, written in Sanskrit in the 3rd century AD, narrating parts of the history of Gautama Buddha, starting from his invitation in his previous life in the Tusita Heaven and ending with his first teaching of the Dharma at the Deer Park in Rsipatana. .

The word Lalitawistara comes from the word wistara which means description and lalita which means drama, so it means that the description of the story of 120 Lalitawistara relief panels carved in the upper row, inner walls, first floor of Borobudur, in detail, expression, and harmonious composition.

This Lalitawistara comic is the world's first work that combines beautiful relief photos, ancient manuscripts, and modern illustrations.