scholarly journals Mysticism among the Pedandas of Bali

Religions ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 585
Author(s):  
June McDaniel
Keyword(s):  
Daily Life ◽  
Ethnographic Research ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
World Religions ◽  
Religious Rituals ◽  
Holy Water ◽  
Mystical Experiences ◽  
Possession Trance

On the island of Bali in Indonesia, the traditional Hindu religious leaders are the pedandas, or brahmin high priests. Their religious status is largely based on their mystical states, during which they create the highest and most valuable form of holy water, which is needed for all religious rituals on the island. It is one of the rare examples in world religions where mysticism is not only integrated into the daily life of the community but is vital to it. These are the religious authorities who maintain the ancient forms of Indonesian Hinduism, standing against the encroachment of Westernization, Islamization and modernization. Little ethnographic research has been done on them—there are no books about their lives and experiences in any Western languages, and only a few biographies in Indonesian. In this paper, we examine the lives of some Shiva pedandas, discussing their mystical experiences, and the ways that their states fit in with other sorts of mystical experiences in Bali. These other sorts of experiences include those of Buddhist priests, local healers or balians, and the debatably mystical experiences of possession trance.

scholarly journals Towards Religious Understanding: An Assessment of the Ambivalence Roles of Religious Leaders in Christian-Muslim Relations in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 9-20
Author(s):  
Rapheal Joseph Ojo
Keyword(s):  
Religious Communities ◽  
Ethnographic Research ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
General Belief ◽  
Religious Conflicts ◽  
The Government ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Religious Understanding ◽  
Shaky Ground

The world today is becoming more violent than ever before. Sometimes, the violence can be political, ethnic, economic and or religious. In most cases, distinguishing the main cause of such violence from other causes might be difficult. The factors could be a combination of two issues viz: ethnoreligious conflicts or politico-religious conflicts. The religious experience in Nigeria today, as a multi-religious society so far has proven contrary to the general belief and the widespread expectation of people about religion as an institution that promotes social integration. Christian-Muslim relations in Nigeria today (though being the dominant religions in Nigeria) is standing on shaky ground. The relationship is highly characterized by mutual suspicion, mistrust and distrust. In understanding this characterized reality in their interactions, this work interrogated the ambivalence roles played by religious leaders in Nigeria. And in doing this, the ethnographic research method was adopted. As part of its findings, it was discovered that there is a high level of intolerance among Christians and Muslims in Nigeria occasioned by unguarded utterances and abuse of freedom of speech by many uncensored religious leaders. Thus, setting the stage for avoidable and constant religious confrontations among the adherents of the two religious communities in Nigeria. The study recommends that peaceful co-existence can be possible if the government is responsible and responsive enough to address the basic needs of her masses which would reduce largely the manipulation of religion by clerics for personal gain. Furthermore, the place of meaningful dialogue should be embraced by religious leaders across different religious divides. Keywords: Christian-Muslim Relations, Dialogue, Peaceful Co-existence, Religious leaders, Religious Understanding

scholarly journals Bissu and Toboto Domain; Lanskap, Islam, dan Negosiasi

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Feby Triadi
Keyword(s):  
Daily Life ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Ethnographic Methods ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Analytical Technique ◽  
Exchange Relations ◽  
Dividing Line

This research found a dividing line between the narrative of Bissu and Toboto, in some previous research, they were always singularly narrated. But this Research looks at other phenomena of Bissu, namely Toboto, present and playing a role in their daily lives. That way, this article wants to reveal another narrative that has been supporting the Bissu as a single narrative. It also focused on landscapes, Islam and negotiations, using ethnographic methods, taking the context of research in Pangkep Regency and confirming the data, with Bissu and adat councils in Bone District, making this research conducted from November to December. The analytical technique used is structural-functional, which sees exchange relations between people who have their respective structures and functions. This research found several updates. First, the context in seeing Bissu daily life is always centered on Segeri Subdistrict, but what is in the field, it turns out Bissu residence is not only in Segeri District. Secondly, as far as any behavior deviates from the behavior of Bissu and Toboto, Islam as a religion teaching always returns them to their nature. And thirdly, negotiations between the two camps (adat council and religious leaders) are like a time bomb that is ready to explode at any time.

Religious Traditions in Politics: Confucianism

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Youngmin Kim ◽  
Se-Hyun Kim ◽  
Ji Hye Song
Keyword(s):  
Chinese History ◽  
World Religions ◽  
Late Imperial China ◽  
Mainland Chinese ◽  
Religious Traditions ◽  
Social Actors ◽  
Late Imperial ◽  
Religious Rituals ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Religious Aspects

Because of the missionary activities of Jesuits in late imperial China and the world religions paradigm that emerged in the late 19th century, scholars tend to view Confucianism as a world religion. However, Confucianism does not fit into disciplinary boxes neatly. Accordingly, Confucian religiosity has been the subject of much debate among scholars. The answer depends largely upon how one defines religion and Confucianism. However, Confucianism and religion are not self-evident categories, but historically conditioned entities. Central to the theoretical discussion of Confucian religiosity has been the idea of transcendence. To many, Confucianism does not seem a type of religion because it does not put God at the center of attention. To others, Confucianism upholds immanent transcendence as its ideal, which does not impose an other-worldly standard but instead suggests human perfectibility. By invoking the notion of immanent transcendence, scholars caution us not to take European Christianity for granted and not to close our eyes to the array of alternative forms of religion. In addition to this theoretical debate, there have been other types of study on religious aspects of Confucianism. Anthropologists and historians have been studying practices of Confucian religious rituals in Chinese history. Rituals were a powerful method that rulers, throughout the dynasties, have employed to legitimize their rule. As with other rituals, imperial authorities patronized various rituals in the hope of attaining the support of their subjects. However, from its inception, Confucian rituals became complex interpretive arenas in which various social actors disputed, accommodated, negotiated, and rearticulated the Confucian orthodoxy according to their interests. Throughout the 20th century, mainland Chinese politicians and intellectuals often stigmatized Confucianism as the cause of China’s downfall. However, Confucianism, which had been regarded as only a hindrance by the Communists, currently appears to be a resource with which to remake China.

scholarly journals The Role of Religious Leaders in Religious Heritage Tourism Development: The Case of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Religions ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 256
Author(s):  
Daniel H. Olsen ◽  
Scott C. Esplin
Keyword(s):  
Jesus Christ ◽  
Heritage Tourism ◽  
Latter Day Saints ◽  
Religious Institutions ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Sacred Sites ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Religious Rituals ◽  
The Church

For centuries, people have traveled to sacred sites for multiple reasons, ranging from the performance of religious rituals to curiosity. As the numbers of visitors to religious heritage sites have increased, so has the integration of religious heritage into tourism supply offerings. There is a growing research agenda focusing on the growth and management of this tourism niche market. However, little research has focused on the role that religious institutions and leadership play in the development of religious heritage tourism. The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of religious leaders and the impacts their decisions have on the development of religious heritage tourism through a consideration of three case studies related to recent decisions made by the leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Online Polygamy or Virtual Bride

2010 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 499-507 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uğur Batı ◽  
Bünyamin Atıcı
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Ethnographic Research ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
The People ◽  
The Social ◽  
Communication And Technology ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Technology Area

The developments that were experienced in the communication and technology area made Internet an important part of the daily life. In this respect, with the development of Internet, the changes in the social structure are closely connected with the lifestyles, attitudes, and behaviors of the people. In the study, the phenomena of virtual fellow wife and polygamy are researched and analyzed. A qualitative research, which is based on the observation fundamentally and richened with a survey and in-depth interviews, is carried out in accordance with the ethnographic research that is used in this study. The behavior-oriented observations are performed and the oral reports are arranged with the requirements that the research is performed in the natural environment. In the research, we see that two arguments such as “I have been never remorseful because I am brought/I come as a fellow wife virtually” and “Bringing a fellow wife is not a question, it is our tradition” showed the highest attitudes.

Zoroastrian baj and drōn—II

1971 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 298-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Boyce ◽  
Firoze Kotwal
Keyword(s):  
Daily Life ◽  
Religious Rituals

In the first part of this study ‘framing’ bāj have been considered in connexion with religious rituals celebrated in the fire-temples, and with acts for achieving or maintaining ritual purity, mostly by pāw-mahal priests. Here it is proposed to consider such bāj as are needed and used in daily life.

scholarly journals CINTA KASIH AGAMA-AGAMA: HIDUP BERSAMA TUHAN DAMAI BERSAMA MANUSIA

Dialog ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-39
Author(s):  
MEDIA ZAINUL BAHRI
Keyword(s):  
Daily Life ◽  
World Religions ◽  
Real Practice

Love is the sacred mission of world religions and it must be a real practice in daily life. The religion-based conflicts occurred recently shows that love in religions is disappeared. In this circumstance, love as sacred mission must urgently be reborn to eliminate the conflicts. This article elaborates love from some religions such as Islam, Christian, Hindu and Buddha. It also explains why the Semitics religions always matters and raises conflicts. 

scholarly journals Peran Warga Islam Belalungan dalam Ritual Ngusaba Dangsil Di Desa Bungaya, Karangasem, Bali

HUMANIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 257
Author(s):  
Ni Putu Asri Widiyasari ◽  
Ni Made Wiasti ◽  
Aliffiati .
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Role Theory ◽  
Ethnographic Research ◽  
Small Community ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Religious Rituals ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Village

Ngusaba Dangsil is one of the religious rituals performed by Bungaya Villages. Despite their different beliefs, they remain respectful of each other. Tolerance among religious people in Bungaya Village is one of them can be seen during Ngusaba Dangsil ritual, a small community living in Bungaya Village called as Islam Belalungan is also involved in the big ritual procession. The aims of this research are to know: (a) Why Islam Belalungan play a role in Ngusaba Dangsil ritual and (b) How does Ngusaba Dangsil ritual mean for Islam Belalungan. The involvement of Islam Belalungan in Ngusaba Dangsil Ritual is studied through role theory, while the meaning of Ngusaba Dangsil Ritual for Islam Belalungan can be studied through interpretative theory. The concepts used as a guideline in this research is the concept of role, the concept of Islam Belalungan, and the concept of Ngusaba Dangsil Ritual. Thus, this study uses ethnographic research methods that belong to qualitative research with data collection techniques through observation, interview, and literature study. The results showed that the existence of Islam Belalungan in Bungaya Village can not be separated from the history of Islamic entry in Karangasem through several channels namely, government, trade, and kinship. The factors of involvement of Islam Belalungan in Ngusaba Dangsil Ritual are among others history and part of the village. In addition, the role of Islam Belalungan in Ngusaba Dangsil Ritual is at the time before, when the ritual, and after the ritual. Before the ritual begins, the Islam Belalungan participate to assist the preparation of making banten dangsil, when the ritual has taken place, Islam Belalungan are involved to help lift dangsil in the peak of the Ngusaba Dangsil Ritual. After Ngusaba Dangsil Ritual is completed, Islam Belalungan given the right to take or eat a surudan of banten that has been offered.

scholarly journals MERAJUT PLURALISME DI DESA LINGSAR, KECAMATAN LINGSAR, LOMBOK BARAT, NUSA TENGGARA BARAT

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 151
Author(s):  
Made Purna
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Social Order ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Symbol System ◽  
Mutual Respect ◽  
Synergistic Relationships

Lingsar village on the island of Lombok is unique. It has two places of worship, a temple and kemaliq, and also perang topat which is respected by the Balinese ethnic of Hindu and Wetu Telu Islam Sasak tribe. This village also has a tradition that unites Hindu and Islam Wetu Telu, in the form of slamatan and a joint funeral. The main reference used in carrying out daily life and tradition by the two ethnic groups, and the two devotees, is to materialize state the pluralist attitude as a pace of mutual respect and tolerance. The purpose of this research is to describe the existence of Hindu and Islam Wetu Telu symbols as a worship media, and to find out society’s perceptions to pluralism in Taman Lingsar temple. This research uses a qualitative method. Primary data were obtained by observation and interviews with village officials, religious leaders, humanists, from the Hindu and Muslim Wetu Telu. Secondary data were collected from library sources. The result informs that the life of people in Lingsar Village is harmonious, with mutual respect, from the perceptions of Hindu and Islam Wetu Telu symbols. These symbols, both physical and nonphysical, are part of a symbol system that builds synergistic relationships, a religious social order between Hindu and Islam Wetu Telu in Lombok. Desa Lingsar di Pulau Lombok memiliki keunikan utama yaitu terdapat dua tempat ibadah, pura dan kemaliq serta perang topat yang dihormati bersama antara umat Hindu dari suku bangsa Bali dan Islam Wetu Telu dari suku bangsa Sasak. Selain itu desa ini juga memiliki tradisi yang menyatukan antara umat Hindu dengan Islam Wetu Telu, yaitu berupa tradisi slamatan dan pemakaman bersama. Rujukan utama yang dipakai dalam menjalankan kehidupan seharihari dan menjalankan tradisi tersebut oleh kedua suku bangsa dan dua umat tersebut, adalah dengan mewujudnyatakan sikap pluralis sebagai langkah saling menghormati dan toleran. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan keberadaan simbol-simbol agama Hindu dan Islam Wetu Telu sebagai media pemujaan, dan untuk mengetahui persepsi masyarakat tentang pluralisme di Pura Taman Lingsar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Data primer didapat dengan cara observasi dan wawancara dengan aparat desa, tokoh agama, budayawan, dari umat Hindu dan Islam Wetu Telu. Sedangkan data sekunder dikumpulkan dari sumber-sumber pustaka. Hasil penelitian menginformasikan bahwa kehidupan masyarakat di Desa Lingsar harmonis, dengan saling menghargai dan menghormati satu sama lain, dari hasil persepsi terhadap simbol-simbol agama Hindu dan Islam Wetu Telu. Simbol-simbol tersebut baik berupa fisik maupun non fisik merupakan bagian dari sistem simbol yang membangun hubungan yang sinergis, membangun tatanan sosial religius antara umat Hindu dengan umat Islam Wetu Telu di Lombok.

scholarly journals Navigating Violence: Fear and Everyday Life in Colombia and Mexico

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Berents ◽  
Charlotte Ten Have
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
The State ◽  
Ethnographic Research ◽  
Everyday Lives ◽  
San Luis ◽  
San Luis Potosi ◽  
San Luis Potosí

Violence and insecurity are often read as totalising narratives of communities in parts of Latin America, flattening the complexity of everyday life and the responses of occupants who suffer from fear. In this article we draw on ethnographic research undertaken in los Altos de Cazucá in Colombia and in San Luis Potosí in Mexico. While both sites are distinct locations with different historic, economic, social and political contexts they share features of communities affected by violence and insecurity: distrust of institutions of the state; rationalisations for managing violence in daily life; and narratives of fear that appear woven through the fabric of conversations. However, fear and violence are not all-encompassing experiences and individuals in both these communities describe practices of navigation of violence that draw on positive communal experiences. This article explores how, in these communities where violence comes to be expected but never normalised, people navigate their everyday lives.

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