<![CDATA[The global ecological crisis highlights the need to shift humanity’s perspective on nature from one of domination and exploitation toward respect and ecological responsibility. This study aims to analyze the Barong Wae ritual of the Manggarai people from the perspective of critical eco-eschatology and to reveal its relevance as a form of contemporary ecological education. The study employs a qualitative approach through a literature review, examining works on the Barong Wae ritual, eco-eschatology, ecocentrism, and environmental ethics. The analysis is conducted using a descriptive-critical method, linking the meanings of the ritual, its symbols, verses, and stages of performance to humanity’s responsibility toward all of creation. The results of the study indicate that the Barong Wae ritual represents hope for the sustainability of life, respect for the sacredness of springs, and an awareness of the interconnectedness of humans and nature. From an eco-eschatological perspective, this ritual affirms that the hope for the restoration of all creation must be realized through ecological actions in the present. Thus, Barong Wae has the potential to serve as a source of ecological education that fosters responsibility, an ecocentric attitude, and a commitment to sustainable environmental conservation.]]>
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