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Transformasi Ritual Mahapuja Sebagai Adaptasi Budaya Dalam Komunitas Buddhis Tamil Sumatera Utara Winja Kumari; Ida Bagus Gede Yudha Triguna; Putu Sarjana; Panir Selwen
Jurnal Penelitian Agama Hindu Vol 10 No 2 (2026)
Publisher : Jayapangus Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37329/jpah.v10i2.5243

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This study examines cultural interrelation in transforming Buddhist teachings within Mahapuja practice at Tamil Buddhist temples in North Sumatra as an existential response by the diaspora community to maintain identity amidst a multicultural society. It analyzes dynamics of cultural linkage, mechanisms of doctrinal transformation through ritual, and implications for community spirituality and identity. Using a qualitative phenomenological-ethnographic approach (2023-2025), the study involved eight Tamil temples in Medan through interviews with 31 key informants, participatory observation, and document analysis. Findings reveal that the interrelation between Buddhist teachings and Tamil culture in Mahapuja is not passive acculturation, but active syncretism as an existential strategy. Transformation occurs through four mechanisms: Tamil language integration as pedagogical medium, multisensory ritual as holistic education, hermeneutical reinterpretation of Hindu-Tamil elements, and digital innovation. Mahapuja functions dually as a medium for spiritual transformation connecting existential awareness (Das Sein) with moral commitment (Das Sollen), and as an identity preservation strategy through negotiated authenticity. Panditas play a central role as hermeneutic agents bridging generations to make abstract concepts existentially accessible. This study concludes that Mahapuja represents living vernacular Buddhism, where sustainability of Buddhist teachings is strengthened through creative dialogue between universal doctrine and Tamil cultural roots. Ritual authenticity is not measured by textual conformity to original tradition, but by its capacity to remain meaningful in the community's spiritual life. The dual Buddhist-Tamil identity forms harmoniously without internal conflict. Theoretical findings enrich concepts of negotiated authenticity and vernacular Buddhism in lived religion studies, while practical findings offer an inclusive religious education model for minority religious communities maintaining tradition sustainability amidst global modernity.
THE RELEVANCE OF THE IDEOLOGICAL VALUES OF SURA MAGADA IN CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT Ida Bagus Wika Krishna; Ida Bagus Yudha Triguna; Ida Ayu Komang Arniati
Vidyottama Sanatana: International Journal of Hindu Science and Religious Studies Vol 6 No 2 (2022)
Publisher : UHN I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25078/vidyottama.v6i2.1656

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This article attempts to describe the relevance of Sura magada's ideology in the Banjar War of 1868 with the present context. This study uses a qualitative approach. The research data was extracted through text studies, documents, in-depth interviews and field studies in Banjar village. The data in this study were collected using various techniques to obtain the required data with quality, reliability, and validity. The technique of determining information in this study uses purposive sampling technique. The data in this study were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and document studies. The results showed that the ideological values of Sura magada in the Banjar War of 1868 were (1) the value of heroism, (2) the value of leadership, (3) the value of courage, (4) the value of self-sacrifice, (5) the value of authority, (7) values of patriotism, (8) moral values, (9) values of solidarity, and (10) religious values that are very relevant to be guided and become principles of life in various activities today. This research shows that the actions and behavior of Griya Gede Banjar and the Banjar people are inspired by the ideological values of Sura magada.
THE SURVIVAL OF SRADHA BHAKTI AS A HINDU FORTIFICATION IN MENJING VILLAGE I Made Wirahadi Kusuma; I.B.G. Yudha Triguna; I Wayan Winaja
Vidyottama Sanatana: International Journal of Hindu Science and Religious Studies Vol 7 No 2 (2023)
Publisher : UHN I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25078/vidyottama.v7i2.2391

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Multiculturalism and pluralism stem from the development of people; nonetheless, human distinctions persist based on their patterns and ideas. Pancasila is the shield of Indonesia's culture, which is comprised of several tribes, ethnicities, and faiths bonded together by customs and culture. In the decades of the modern period, a lack of intercultural education, moral problems, and communal values have led to numerous cases. This study employs qualitative methodologies and descriptive qualitative analysis. The set of procedures includes data reduction, data presentation, data verification, and data interpretation. The contradictions in Menjing Village continue to be a political and ideological fight that undermines public trust. The strategies for sustaining sraddha bhakti in Menjing are enhancing social and religious capital via community empowerment, using the likelihood of the political society's processes, including the cultural factor as a rule for social and religious life, enhancing the structural dimension via the institution system, conducting programs for the advancement of religious education based on conservatism, the religious education system in Menjing, comprises components of religious education beliefs, religious practices in religious education, religious experience in religious education, religious knowledge as a means of bolstering the Hindu religious spirit, and religious education outcomes.
GAMELAN ANCAG-ANCAGAN IN ACI PANGILEN DEWA YADNYA: A Religious and Cultural Approach I Wayan Sukadana; Ida Bagus Gde Yudha Triguna; I Gusti Bagus Wirawan
Vidyottama Sanatana: International Journal of Hindu Science and Religious Studies Vol 7 No 2 (2023)
Publisher : UHN I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25078/vidyottama.v7i2.2884

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The performance of Gamelan Ancag-ancagan in Aci Pangilen Dewa Yadnya in Kesiman shows the phenomenon of art in a unique and distinctive religious ritual. The struggle for aesthetic, mystical, and magical values in religious rituals that have the supreme dimension emphasizes the complexity of phenomena so that it is interesting to explore them in depth. This research prioritizes field studies by applying qualitative methods based on religious and cultural approaches. The results of this study indicate that the reasons underlying the performance of Gamelan Ancag-ancagan in Aci Pangilen Dewa Yadnya in Kesiman include ideological, magical-religious, aesthetic-religious, and sociological reasons. The form of the performance can be classified into two, namely the physical form as a sacred gamelan and the dynamic form as an accompaniment to religious rituals. The function of performance includes aesthetic, religious, and mystical function. The meaning of the performance is revealed from the specific symbols of this gamelan, namely the ancag-ancagan which symbolizes swadharma, the gegedig telu which symbolizes the Tri Loka, Tri Kona, and Tri Wisesa, and the laluangan which symbolize the movement back towards the Highest Reality. The main finding of this study is that Gamelan Ancag-ancagan is a sacred gamelan typical of Kesiman which is only used for Aci Pangilen Dewa Yadnya, not for other religious rituals, let alone profane activities.
TECHNIQUES FOR OVERCOMING THE FEAR OF DEATH ACCORDING TO BUDDHISM Lauw Acep; Ida Bagus Gde Yudha Triguna; I Gusti Bagus Wirawan; Sutrisno
Vidyottama Sanatana: International Journal of Hindu Science and Religious Studies Vol 9 No 2 (2025)
Publisher : UHN I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25078/vidyottama.v9i2.4854

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The fear of death is a fundamental existential issue that has been widely discussed in psychology, philosophy, and religious studies. This dissertation explores the phenomenon of death anxiety from the perspective of Buddhism, which offers a unique approach to understanding and overcoming the fear of death. Using a qualitative methodology, data was collected through in-depth interviews with 108 students from Nalanda Institute who study textual analysis of Buddhist scriptures, including the Sutta Pitaka, Abhidhamma, and Visuddhimagga. The research findings indicate that the fear of death in Buddhism is primarily rooted in attachment (tanha) and ignorance (avijja), which lead to suffering (dukkha). However, through practices such as mindfulness (sati), insight meditation (vipassana), and the cultivation of wisdom (panna), individuals can gain a deeper understanding of impermanence (anicca), thereby reducing their anxiety about death. Additionally, Buddhist concepts such as death, karma, and their implications in overcoming the fear of death play a crucial role in shaping attitudes toward mortality. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of meditation practices, the application of the Noble Eightfold Path found in the Sutta Pitaka, as well as an understanding of the nature of the mind as explained in the Abhidhamma and the path of purification (Visuddhimagga). With consistent practice, one can attain a state of inner peace in facing death.
Sekularisasi Seni Sakral: Refleksi Kritis Politik Kebudayaan Bali Ida Bagus Gde Yudha Triguna; Anak Agung Inten Mayuni; Anak Agung Made Putra Arsana
Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) Vol. 13 No. 2 (2023): Volume 13 No 2 Oktober 2023
Publisher : Universitas Udayana

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24843/JKB.2023.v13.i02.p01

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The secularisation of sacred art in Bali is marked by its performances in various profane spaces and times. Local government regulations have not been able to overcome this problem. Therefore, this study aims to reflect critically on Balinese cultural politics in responding to the secularisation of sacred arts by applying qualitative methods. Data was collected through document studies, namely three policies related to strengthening and protecting sacred art in Bali and analysed using a critical policy analysis approach. This research found that the three policy documents were fragmentary in relation to other discourses. The regulation is also not implemented consistently, especially in relation to tourism. Based on this critical reflection, policies regarding sacred art in Bali need to be developed with a strategic and conceptual thinking (CST).