Track: Case Studies

Abstract

The development of Buddhism in Indonesia a marked by various traditions. Each sect has different cultures and traditions in interpreting Buddhism. This study aims to determine the value plurality of Buddhism in Vesak celebrations at Borobudur and Sewu temples. This study uses a qualitative method of naturalistic inquiry approach. The result of this research is that  (a) Walubi held a Waisak celebration at Borobudur Temple. Walubi members from the Theravada, Mahayana, and Tantrayana traditions set up booths for the puja room according to their respective a tradition. The puja room is use for the puja ceremony before Vesak seconds. Besides, there is the main puja room at Borobudur Temple use jointly during Vesak seconds. (b) The Indonesian Buddhayana family organizes Vesak celebrations at the Sewu Temple. Waisak in Sewu Temple only has one puja room. Vesak rituals use the Theravada, Mahayana, and Tantrayana traditions. (c) Vesak celebrations at Borobudur and Sewu temples show that Buddhism that developed in Indonesia has variety of cultures. The plurality value of Vesak in Borobudur Temple emphasizes mutual respect for cultural differences plurality of Vesak in Sewu Temple is fused, complementary, and an emphasizes the equality of the Theravada, Mahayana, and Tantrayana traditions. The pluralization of Vesak in Borobudur and Sewu Temples is the implementation of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, a symbol of the unity of the Indonesian nation