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Motivational Factors and Learning Enthusiasm: A Multi-Level Analysis in Buddhist Sunday Schools in Wonogiri Regency Santi Tritana; Hesti Sadtyadi; Novianti Novianti
AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 17, No 2 (2025): JUNE 2025
Publisher : STAI Hubbulwathan Duri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35445/alishlah.v17i2.7195

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Buddhist Sunday Schools (Sekolah Minggu Buddha, SMB) face ongoing challenges in sustaining students’ learning enthusiasm across different educational levels. Understanding how motivation influences engagement is critical to improving instructional practices in these multi-level settings. This study employed a mixed-methods design to explore the relationship between motivational factors and learning enthusiasm among 38 students (18 elementary, 10 junior high, and 10 senior high) from three SMBs in Wonogiri, Indonesia. Data were gathered through questionnaires, classroom observations, and semi-structured interviews. The analysis revealed a clear developmental trend in motivational orientation. Elementary students were predominantly driven by extrinsic motivation (r = 0.85, p 0.05, R² = 0.72), junior high students demonstrated a balanced mix of extrinsic and intrinsic factors, while high school students were primarily intrinsically motivated (r = 0.82, p 0.05, R² = 0.67). These findings indicate that students' motivational profiles evolve with age and educational stage. The results highlight the importance of tailoring motivational strategies to students' developmental levels. Effective interventions may include age-appropriate curriculum design, interactive and experiential learning activities, and structured spiritual mentorship to foster both engagement and long-term spiritual growth. This study underscores the value of differentiated motivational approaches in SMB settings. Adapting instructional methods to align with students' motivational development can enhance learning enthusiasm and support meaningful participation in religious education.
Makna Semantik dan Simbolisme dalam Teks Agama Buddha: Kajian Hermeneutik terhadap Konsep Dukkha dalam Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta Dody Dody; Hesti Sadtyadi
Jurnal Budi Pekerti Agama Buddha Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): June: Jurnal Budi Pekerti Agama Buddha
Publisher : Asosiasi Riset Pendidikan Agama dan Filsafat Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/jbpab.v2i2.1824

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This study explores the semantic dimensions and symbolic meanings found in Buddhist religious texts by applying a hermeneutic analysis to the concept of dukkha in the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta. Commonly translated as suffering, dukkha carries broader existential implications, such as dissatisfaction, impermanence, and the inherent unsatisfactory nature of existence. Employing a qualitative hermeneutic approach combined with semantic and semiotic analysis, the research identifies three interconnected layers of meaning within dukkha: the literal level, referring to physical and mental suffering; the contextual level, which reflects the human existential condition; and the spiritual level, where dukkha becomes a gateway toward liberation. The results indicate that a nuanced understanding of the semantic richness of dukkha is crucial for a deeper comprehension of the Four Noble Truths as the core framework of Buddhist doctrine. This study contributes to interdisciplinary discourse among linguistics, religious studies, and Buddhist practice, emphasizing that sacred language functions not only to convey doctrine but also to encourage inner reflection and spiritual transformation.
Peran Sosial dan Keagamaan Manggalīa di Vihara Surya Putra Dusun Ngadisari : Studi Kepemimpinan Spiritual Buddhis Pedesaan Danu Aryanto; Hesti Sadtyadi
Jurnal Budi Pekerti Agama Buddha Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): March: Jurnal Budi Pekerti Agama Buddha
Publisher : Asosiasi Riset Pendidikan Agama dan Filsafat Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/jbpab.v3i1.1831

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This study examines the social and religious roles of a Manggalīa within the Buddhist community, with a case study in Dusun Ngadisari, Tempuran Village, Kaloran District, Temanggung Regency, Central Java. The Manggalīa is a local religious figure who serves as both an elder and leader of the community in various religious rituals such as weddings, funerals, patidāna, and traditional ceremonies including gendurenan, nyadran kubur, and village selametan. In Buddhist communities without a pandita, the Manggalīa plays a central role as a spiritual guide and preserver of local traditions. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach using observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation methods. The selection of a Manggalīa is conducted through communal deliberation, based on spiritual and ritual competence, particularly in the aspects of sīla, samādhi, and paññā. The findings show that the Manggalīa in Dusun Ngadisari fulfills his role with great dedication, both in guiding the community's spiritual life and participating in social matters such as conflict mediation, community empowerment, and maintaining social harmony among villagers.
Policy Perception and Implementation Satisfaction as Dual Mediators of Student Retention in Multi-Faith Higher Education: A PLS-SEM Study Hesti Sadtyadi; Santi Paramita
Journal Evaluation in Education (JEE) Vol 7 No 1 (2026): January
Publisher : Cahaya Ilmu Cendekia Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/jee.v7i1.2326

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Purpose of the study: This study examines the implementation of the Single Tuition Fee policy at a multi-faith religious higher education institution. This study analyzes student perceptions and satisfaction across various dimensions, identifies causal mechanisms among student characteristics, policy perceptions, implementation satisfaction, and study continuation, and examines the implementation challenges faced by the institution. Methodology: A mixed-methods sequential explanatory design was employed. Quantitative survey of 159 students (80% response rate) analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Qualitative data collected through focus groups and interviews. Validated questionnaires measured transparency, accessibility, affordability, responsiveness, and the impact of study continuity. Main Findings: Results revealed 90% of students would be unable to pursue higher education without the Single Tuition Fee support. Students rated transparency highest (M=4.1), followed by responsiveness (M=3.9), accessibility (M=3.8), study continuity (M=3.7), and affordability (M=3.6). The structural model demonstrated that policy perception strongly influenced implementation satisfaction (β=0.695, p<0.001), which, in turn, significantly affected study continuity (β=0.548, p<0.001). Student characteristics shaped policy perception (β = 0.452, p < 0.001), with full mediation through perceptions and satisfaction. Novelty/Originality of this study: First comprehensive evaluation of the Single Tuition Fee policy implementation in religious higher education using PLS-SEM methodology. Reveals that policy success operates through a causal chain in which positive perceptions and high-quality implementation matter as much as financial support itself, advancing understanding of the effectiveness of higher education financing in minority religious institutions.
Pelatihan Pengolahan Limbah Plastik pada Umat Buddha di Kabupaten Wonogiri Try Purnomo, Danang; Sadtyadi, Hesti; Paramita , Santi; Harto, Sugik; Setyaningsih, Ratna
Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian dan Inovasi Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian dan Inovasi
Publisher : Insan Kreasi Media

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57248/jilpi.v4i3.778

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The community service program held in Jendi Village, Girimarto District, Wonogiri Regency, was titled plastic waste processing training. The community service activity was carried out with the aim of implementing plastic waste management through educational activities and mentoring on managing plastic waste into items of economic value. This activity also aims to mitigate the impact of environmental damage caused by plastic waste. The method used in the community service was a participatory approach. This approach was carried out by involving the service team and the community in managing plastic waste. The location used was the Vimalakirti Temple complex, Jendi Village, Girimarto District. Meanwhile, the subjects assisted in the implementation of the service were Buddhists and residents of Jendi Village. This community service activity produced three results. First, the establishment of an ecosystem that cares about waste, especially plastic waste. Second, the realization of community understanding regarding how to sort plastic waste. Third, the community was educated about plastic waste management to generate economic benefits and have an impact on efforts to prevent environmental damage caused by plastic waste.