International Journal of Sociology of Religion
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): International Journal of Sociology of Religion

Religious Experience Of Sapta Darma Followers In The Temple Centre Sapta Rengga Yogyakarta City

Iwan Wahyudi (Unknown)
Miftahurrahmah (Unknown)
Susanti Melinda (Unknown)
Ihlasul Amal (Unknown)
Kholidun Najib (Unknown)
Hilmi Intan (Unknown)
Bunga Yunita (Unknown)
Lahiria Wuliana Ahromi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Oct 2024

Abstract

This research aims to understand the religious experiences of Sapta Darma adherents through the theoretical perspective of Joachim Wach. Sapta Darma believers are a group of believers who have spiritual views and practices that are 'unique' in Indonesia. In this study, researchers used Joachim Wach's theoretical framework, religious experiences were analyzed through three main components: experience dimensions, expression dimensions, and consequence dimensions. This research uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach to explore the religious experiences of Sapta Darma adherents. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with believers and participant observation of their religious rituals and practices. The results of the research show that the religious experience of Sapta Darma Sanggar Sanggar Candi Sapta Rengga, Yogyakarta City includes religious experiences which are often experienced through prostration, digging and special rituals. The expression dimension is seen in the form of prayers, mantras and symbols used in religious practices. Meanwhile, the consequence dimension includes changes in behavior and outlook on life of Sapta Darma adherents. Analysis based on Joachim Wach's theory reveals that the religious experiences of Sapta Darma adherents not only provide meaning and purpose in their lives but also form a strong spiritual identity. This study provides insight into how religious experiences can be articulated and internalized in local cultural contexts.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijsr

Publisher

Subject

Religion Social Sciences

Description

International Journal of Sociology of Religion (IJSR) is an open-access journal published bi-annually to advance the sociological study of religion. The journal publishes original (not previously published) work of exceptional quality and interest related to the sociological study of religion from ...